Acquired hypothyroidism in childhood and adolescence – Pediatric Endocrinology Topic (2020) Stephen LaFranchi

Description

This clinical overview discusses acquired hypothyroidism, the most common disturbance of thyroid function in children. It covers the clinical manifestations (including declining growth velocity/short stature), causes (primarily autoimmune thyroiditis), diagnosis, and treatment of primary hypothyroidism, noting its potential deleterious effects on growth, pubertal development, and school performance.