Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Children: Normal Variation or Sign of a Failing Thyroid Gland?
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Children: Normal Variation or Sign of a Failing Thyroid Gland?
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), defined by a normal total or free T4 level and a mildly elevated TSH (typically 5-10 mU/L), is common in children, but there is currently no consensus on management. Several recent pediatric studies indicate that progression of SCH to overt hypothyroidism (OH) is uncommon and that over a period of several years, elevated TSH usually either normalizes or persist...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1687-9848,1687-9856
DOI: 10.1155/2010/281453