Subclinical hypothyroidism in children: is it always subclinical?

Aim of this commentary is to report current knowledges on the main clinical and metabolic abnormalities which might be observed in children with longstanding and untreated subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) and to comment the most recent views about natural evolution of thyroid function in the cases wi...

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Autores principales: Gallizzi, R., Crisafulli, C., Aversa, T., Salzano, G., De Luca, F., Valenzise, M., Zirilli, G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2018
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Commentary
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5816505/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29454373
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13052-018-0462-4
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Sumario:Aim of this commentary is to report current knowledges on the main clinical and metabolic abnormalities which might be observed in children with longstanding and untreated subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) and to comment the most recent views about natural evolution of thyroid function in the cases with either idiopathic or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis-related SH. On the basis of these preliminary remarks, the essential guidelines for an appropriate and tailored management of SH children are also proposed.

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