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Surgical management of benign thyroid disease in children

Michael J Zobel1, Benjamin E Padilla1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|June 24, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Benign thyroid disease in children encompasses various conditions. Surgery is vital for specific cases like Graves

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thyroid Disorders

Background:

  • Benign thyroid disease presents diverse conditions in children.
  • While medical management is common, surgery is crucial for specific disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the management of benign thyroid disease in pediatric patients.
  • To highlight the role of surgery in specific pediatric thyroid conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of benign thyroid disease in children.
  • Discussion of medical and surgical management strategies.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary care approaches.

Main Results:

  • Most benign thyroid disorders can be monitored or medically managed.
  • Surgery is a key treatment for Graves' disease and large multinodular goiters.
  • High-volume centers with multidisciplinary teams ensure optimal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary care is essential for managing benign thyroid disease in children.
  • Specialized teams provide the safest and most effective treatment, particularly for complex cases.

Keywords:
BenignGoiterGraves’ diseasePediatricThyroid

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