The Importance of Family History in the Management of Endocrine Disease

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Endocrine disorder genetic testing; Endocrine patient workup; Endocrine surgery workup; Familial endocrine surgery disorders; Familial endocrinopathies; Familial genetic disorders; Family history; Family history questions.