Common childhood thyroid disorders.
Indian J Pediatr
;
1997 Jan-Feb; 64(1): 3-10
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-81162
ABSTRACT
This article presents current knowledge about common childhood thyroid gland disorders. Included are congenital and acquired hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, disorders due to iodine deficiency, tumors and miscellaneous conditions. The significance of early diagnosis by screening and institution of treatment of congenital hypothyroidism is emphasized. Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Thyroid Diseases
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Thyroiditis
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Thyroid Neoplasms
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Graves Disease
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
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