Tag: #PediatricEndocrinology
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Hidden Endocrine Complications in Rothmund Thomson Syndrome A Rare Sibling Case Study
Introduction Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome (RTS) is a rare genetic disorder that presents with dermatological, skeletal, and growth abnormalities but its endocrine complications often go unnoticed. A recent case report published in the Annals of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism sheds light on the hidden hormonal dimensions of this condition through two sibling cases. For more peer-reviewed endocrine…
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Understanding Parathyroid Dysfunction in Children with Thalassemia Major
Introduction Parathyroid dysfunction is traditionally considered a late complication of beta-thalassemia major, often emerging during adolescence or adulthood. However, growing clinical evidence suggests that endocrine alterations may begin much earlier than previously assumed. Recent pediatric research highlights how iron overload and vitamin D deficiency can influence parathyroid hormone activity even in the first decade of…
