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Common childhood thyroid disorders

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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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  1. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Centre, School of Medicine, 79430, Lubbock, Texas

    Daina Dreimane & Surendra K. Varma

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Dreimane, D., Varma, S.K. Common childhood thyroid disorders. Indian J Pediatr 64, 3–10 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02795770

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