Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of hyperthyroidism in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children,its clinical manifestations includes goiter,eye diseases (orbital diseases) and systemic hypermetabolism.Diagnosis includes thyroid function and etiological examinations.Treatment options includes anti-thyroid medications (ATDs),radioactive iodine therapy,and thyroid surgery.ATDs are the preferred treatment for children with hyperthyroidism,and attention should be paid to the adverse reactions associated with ATDs.Now,the diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of hyperthyroidism in children are reviewed.