Subclinical hypothyroidism in children: is it always subclinical?

R. Gallizzi; C. Crisafulli; T. Aversa; G. Salzano; F. De Luca; M. Valenzise; G. Zirilli

doi:10.1186/s13052-018-0462-4

Italian Journal of Pediatrics (Feb 2018)

Subclinical hypothyroidism in children: is it always subclinical?

R. Gallizzi,
C. Crisafulli,
T. Aversa,
G. Salzano,
F. De Luca,
M. Valenzise,
G. Zirilli

Affiliations

R. Gallizzi: UOC Pediatria, Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina
C. Crisafulli: UOC Pediatria, Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina
T. Aversa: UOC Pediatria, Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina
G. Salzano: UOC Pediatria, Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina
F. De Luca: UOC Pediatria, Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina
M. Valenzise: UOC Pediatria, Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina
G. Zirilli: UOC Pediatria, Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-018-0462-4
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 44, no. 1
pp. 1 – 5

Abstract

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Abstract 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.

Published in Italian Journal of Pediatrics

ISSN: 1720-8424 (Print); 1824-7288 (Online)
Publisher: BMC
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Pediatrics
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