Clinical Study

Surgical Management of Thyroid Illnesses in Children (Clinical Study)

Edwin Alvarez Torre, Humberto Lugo Vicente

Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Pediatric Surgery in Tropics. 2024;1(4)

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Abstract

Thyroid disorders represent a significant proportion of pediatric endocrine problems. Surgical intervention is often indicated in thyroid cancers, hyperthyroidism and solitary non-toxic nodules.

Keywords

Calcium supplements Endocrine surgery Hashimoto thyroiditis Hemostatic sealant Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Neuromonitoring Papillary carcinoma Thyroid disorders ThyroidectomyCLND - (Central lymph node dissection) FNAC - (Fine needle aspiration cytology) INM - (Intra-operative neuromonitoring) MNG - (Multi-nodular goiter) PC - (Papillary carcinoma) RLN - (Recurrent laryngeal nerve) SLN - (Superior laryngeal nerve) TE - (Thyroidectomy) TSH - (Thyroid stimulating hormone)