Subclinical hypothyroidism in children: is it always subclinical?
نویسندگان
چکیده
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.
منابع مشابه
Effect of levothyroxine on cardiac function in children with subclinical hypothyroidism: A quasi-experimental study
Background: Because of the importance of thyroid function and its effect on different organs, such as the heart, this study was aimed to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine on cardiac function in children with subclinical hypothyroidism. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on children aged 4-12 years old with diagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism in Amirkola Children's Hosp...
متن کاملHyperprolactinemia in association with subclinical hypothyroidism
Background: Hyperprolactinemia is the most common endocrine disorder in hypothalamic-pituitary axis and has been reported in variable levels in patients with overt primary hypothyroidism. We decided to determine the prevalence of hyperprolactinemia and clinical related symptoms in subclinical hypothyroidism patients. Methods: In this cross sectional study, prolactin levels of 481 subclinical hy...
متن کاملComparison of hematological parameters in untreated and treated subclinical hypothyroidism and primary hypothyroidism patients
Backgrounds: Thyroid hormones play an important physiological role in human metabolism. Erythrocyte abnormalities are frequently associated with thyroid disorder. However, they are rarely investigated and related to the subclinical and primary hypothyroidism in Kashmiri Patients. In this study an attempt was made to study hematological parameters in untreated and treated subclinical hypothyroi...
متن کاملThe Relationship between Gestational Diabetes and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy: A Narrative Study
Introduction: Thyroid disorders and gestational diabetes are the most common endocrine disorders during pregnancy. Given the important role of thyroid hormones in glucose metabolism and homeostasis, it seems that thyroid disorders can have significant effects on glucose metabolism and insulin secretion and may contribute to gestational diabetes. This review aimed to investigate the association ...
متن کاملAssessment of Hypothyroidism in Children with Beta-Thalassemia Major in North Eastern Iran
Abstract Background Hypothyroidism usually appears in the second decade of life and is thought to be associated with iron overload in patients with thalassemia major. This study aimed to evaluate thyroid dysfunctions in patients with beta-thalassemia major. Materials and Methods This research is a descriptive – cross sectional study, carried out in 2009 to assess thyroid function in 100 p...
متن کامل