Subclinical hypothyroidism in children with idiopathic childhood nephrotic syndrome at a tertiary institution in South-West Nigeria

Conclusion: Screening of children for SCH with NS especially steroid-resistant NS and frequent relapsing steroid sensitive NS for hypothyroidism before complications arise is pertinent to their holistic management. This becomes even more imperative in our environment as iodine deficiency hypothyroidism is still prevalent in some parts of the country.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - October 26, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: AU Solarin AO Dada G Akinyosoye AB Oladimeji IJ Akinola FO Njokanma Source Type: research