Subclinical hypothyroidism in childhood
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2012.04.018
- VernacularTitle:儿童亚临床甲状腺功能减低的研究进展
- Author:
Lei LI
;
Xiufang SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Subclinical hypothyroidism;
Risk factor;
Child
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2012;39(4):383-387
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Subclinical hypothyroidism is common in children,but its clinical significance is widely debated.The pathogenesis is not very clear and etiology appears to be multifactorial,such as autoimmune thyroiditis,obesity,antiepileptic drugs and so on.Currently there is no broad consensus on the management of children with subclinical hypothyroidism.In this review,the available evidences regarding to investigation,risk factors,trreatments and outcomes for this disease are summarized.
