Severe Acquired Primary Hypothyroidism in Children and its Influence on Growth: A Retrospective Analysis of 43 Cases
Conclusion This so far largest pediatric cohort with severe acquired
hypothyroidism confirms a serious impact on growth which, however in most cases,
showed a certain catch-up growth after adequate L-thyroxine therapy. The
pubertal state seems to be important for catch-up growth. A significant number
of patients were not diagnosed clinically, although affected by severe
hypothyroidism. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Becker, Marianne Blankenstein, Oliver Lankes, Erwin Schnabel, Dirk Krude, Heiko Tags: Article Source Type: research