The Importance of Family History in the Management of Endocrine Disease

Family history is an essential component of the workup of endocrine surgery patients. The family history can change the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of endocrine patients. Here we discuss the importance of family history, review familial endocrine disorders, and develop a list of pertinent questions to ask when taking a family history of patients with endocrine disorders.

Source: Surgical Clinics of North America - May 16, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Raymon H. Grogan Source Type: research