This book provides in-depth practical advice on how to manage children with endocrine conditions that may benefit from surgery. It is more detailed than general pediatric surgery texts and more surgically oriented than endocrinology texts. The first section is devoted to the thyroid and parathyroid, with detailed discussion of thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and multiple endocrine neoplasia. The second section on the pancreas focuses on nesidioblastosis, islet cell transplantation, the surgical treatment of diabetes, and surgical complications of diabetes. Adrenal disorders are then discussed, followed by a section on the evaluation and management of ovarian and testicular torsion and tumors. The closing section addresses miscellaneous topics such as gynecomastia in boys and growth restriction surgery. This book will serve as an invaluable reference for all practitioners and trainees who care for children with endocrine problems for which surgery is considered.

Thyroid Gland Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology

Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Nodules in Children
Thyroid Cancer in Children
Parathyroid Gland Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Parathyroid Surgery in Children
Adrenal Gland Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Phaeochromocytoma
Neuroblastoma
The Evaluation and Management of Adrenal Masses and Adrenocortical Tumors
Pancreas Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Congenital Hyperinsulinism
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Islet Cell Transplantation
Diabetes in the Pediatric Surgical Patient
Assessing and Selecting Patients for Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery in Children
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Disorders of Sexual Development
Testis Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Surgical Considerations of Testicular Maldescent
Testicular Torsion
Testicular Tumors in Children
Ovarian Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology Including Normal Menstrual Physiology
Ovarian Tumors in Children
Ovarian Torsion.-Fertility Preservation
Breast Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Paediatric and Adolescent Breast Disorders
Gynecomastia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 and Type 4
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2
Pituitary Gland Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Surgical Considerations of the Pituitary