Thyroid Volume and Thyroid Function Parameters Are Independently Associated with Weight Status in Overweight Children

Conclusions: Thyroid volume is positively correlated to weight status in childhood obesity and the change is reversible after weight loss independently of thyroid function parameters and insulin resistance. Further studies are needed to understand why thyroid volume is increased reversibly in overweight children.Horm Res Paediatr
Source: Hormone Research in Paediatrics - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research