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ACTUALITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM DUE TO CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN CHILDREN
M Gafencu1,2, R M Steflea3,4
1Nephrology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania.
Insights
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SPHT) is a common complication in pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD). Understanding its factors and improving dietary adherence are key for effective management of this CKD-MBD component.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Mineral and Bone Disorders
Background:
- Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) significantly impacts global health, causing considerable morbidity.
- Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SPHT) is a frequent early complication of renal insufficiency, crucial for maintaining mineral balance.
- SPHT is a key component of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current data on secondary hyperparathyroidism (SPHT) in pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- To highlight the multifactorial nature of SPHT development in pediatric CKD.
- To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and management strategies for SPHT in children with CKD.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes recent findings on SPHT in pediatric CKD.
- It focuses on the factors contributing to the development of SPHT.
- The review examines challenges in managing SPHT, particularly dietary non-adherence.
Main Results:
- SPHT frequently complicates early-stage renal insufficiency in children.
- Dietary non-adherence presents a significant challenge for managing SPHT in pediatric CKD cases.
- Understanding the contributing factors is vital for effective SPHT management.
Conclusions:
- Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SPHT) is a critical complication in pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Effective management requires addressing multifactorial causes and improving patient adherence to dietary recommendations.
- Further research and updated strategies are needed for optimal care of children with CKD and SPHT.
Abstract:
Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a substantial global impact because is associated with notable morbidity. Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SPHT) frequently emerges as a complication in the early stages of renal insufficiency, it is an adaptive response to uphold mineral balance. It is a component of the chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD). The development of SHPT in CKD involves multiple factors and it is important to understand them in order to properly manage it, starting with early diagnosis and continuing with proper treatment. In children with CKD and SHPT, the difficulty in case management is due to non-adherence to proper diet which makes it difficult for the pediatric nephrologist to manage the case. In this review we want to focus on new data regarding this CKD complication.
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