title: Endocrine disorders in children.
abstract: The childhood endocrine disorders in which surgical intervention is a common or indispensable part of management are succinctly reviewed. Pathophysiology and rational approaches to diagnosis are emphasized.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Chernausek
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Leslie
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bloch
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Sperling
mesh_terms: D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000601:surgery; D012734:Disorders of Sex Development / Q000601:surgery; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006042:Goiter / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000601:surgery; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery