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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Commentary

Hashimoto's thyroiditis in childhood: presentation modes and evolution over time

Authors: Filippo De Luca, Simona Santucci, Domenico Corica, Elda Pitrolo, Marika Romeo, Tommaso Aversa

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Aim of this survey is to report the most recent views about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) natural history according to the different presentations. In children presenting with either euthyroidism or subclinical hypothyroidism HT spontaneous course is frequently characterized by a trend towards deterioration of thyroid function, whereas in those presenting with overt hyperthyroidism a definitive resolution of hyperthyroid phase is to be expected. Another possible even though unusual outcome of HT is the conversion to Graves’ disease.
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Metadata
Title
Hashimoto's thyroiditis in childhood: presentation modes and evolution over time
Authors
Filippo De Luca
Simona Santucci
Domenico Corica
Elda Pitrolo
Marika Romeo
Tommaso Aversa
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1824-7288-39-8

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