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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Commentary

Subclinical hypothyroidism in children: is it always subclinical?

Authors: R. Gallizzi, C. Crisafulli, T. Aversa, G. Salzano, F. De Luca, M. Valenzise, G. Zirilli

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

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.
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Metadata
Title
Subclinical hypothyroidism in children: is it always subclinical?
Authors
R. Gallizzi
C. Crisafulli
T. Aversa
G. Salzano
F. De Luca
M. Valenzise
G. Zirilli
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-018-0462-4

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