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Subclinical hypothyroidism in obese children

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is defined as an elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) associated with normal levels of free thyroxine. In obese persons prevalence of SH is significantly higher than in general population. SH is of particular interest in children with respect to the crucial role of thyroid hormones in the development of central nervous system and linear growth. Currently there is no general consensus on the treatment of SH with L-tyroxine. It is suggested that this hormonal state is rather a consequence that the cause of the overweight status.

Source: Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej

DOI: 10.5604/17322693.1061415

Authors: Aleksandra Januszek-Trzciąkowska, Ewa Małecka-Tendera

Institution: Medical University of Silesia

Language: Polish

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1978333540

FWCI: 0.407

Cites: 20

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10