[Peculiarities of primary hyperparathyroidism in childhood]

Following introductory remarks on the connected literature, a report is given on personal experience in the diagnosis and treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (p.hpt) in a 14 years old girl. Clinical symptomatology and predominant form of organic manifestation as well as special biochemical diagnostic procedures of p.hpt in childhood are discussed. The necessity of longterm postoperative controls until complete regeneration of skeletal lesions and of adequate therapeutic Ca++-substitution is stressed.