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Pediatric parathyroid disease.

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Parathyroid glands are critical for calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Parathyroid disease is relatively rare in the pediatric population, but there are some important pediatric-specific considerations and conditions. This article reviews… Click to show full abstract

Parathyroid glands are critical for calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Parathyroid disease is relatively rare in the pediatric population, but there are some important pediatric-specific considerations and conditions. This article reviews parathyroid physiology, disorders of hyper- and hypo- function, operative management, and uniquely pediatric diagnoses such as neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism. Advances in preoperative imaging, intra-operative gland identification, and management of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia are also presented in detail. This article combines a review of fundamentals with recent advances in care, emphasizing pediatric-specific publications.

Keywords: physiology; pediatric parathyroid; disease; parathyroid disease

Journal Title: Seminars in pediatric surgery
Year Published: 2020

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