Hypercalcemia in Children and Adolescents

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This lecture explores hypercalcemia in pediatric patients, detailing its significance and mechanisms such as PTH and calcitriol involvement in bone resorption. It covers age-specific considerations, comparing differences between neonates and adolescents, and delves into diagnosis challenges in the younger population, including genetic and iatrogenic causes. The discussion extends to neonatal hyperparathyroidism, with insights into CASR gene mutations and parathyroid gland hyperplasia. Non-...