Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Children: When a Replacement Hormonal Treatment Might Be Advisable

Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Children: When a Replacement Hormonal Treatment Might Be Advisable

Aim of this mini review was to analyze the main variables which should be taken into account when the decision regarding a possible treatment with L-T4 has to be considered for a child with subclinical hypothyroidism (SH). The indications of periodical monitoring and vigilance have been also discuss...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Crisafulli, Tommaso Aversa, Giuseppina Zirilli, Giovanni Battista Pajno, Domenico Corica, Filippo De Luca, Malgorzata Wasniewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
compensated hypothyroidism
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
idiopathic subclinical hypothyroidism
isolated hyperthyrotropinemia
thyroid status prognosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2019.00109/full

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