Pediatric Graves’ Disease
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چکیده
Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children. It is characterized by suppressed thyroid stimulating hormone and elevated thyroxine levels with varying levels of thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins; and evidence of increased iodine uptake on thyroid scan. It is a multisystem disease with interplay of genetics and environmental factors. Due to the insidious onset of symptoms, diagnosis is often delayed leading to poor growth and development. The disorder could present at any age including neonatal period due to transfer of maternal antibodies in context of maternal Graves’ disease. Herein, we review the current literature for Graves’ disease affecting children and adolescents.
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