Down syndrome and thyroid function.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2012
Abstract
Thyroid dysfunction in children with Down syndrome (DS) can occur as early as birth. As children with DS age, their risk for thyroid autoimmunity manifested as autoimmune hypothyroidism or Graves disease increases. The optimal timing and method for thyroid screening in children with DS remains controversial. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends annual screening in this population. Consensus is needed to establish working definitions of euthyroidism and mild hypothyroidism in all infants, but especially in those with DS.
Volume
41
Issue
4
First Page
735
Last Page
745
ISSN
1558-4410
Published In/Presented At
Graber, E., Chacko, E., Regelmann, M. O., Costin, G., & Rapaport, R. (2012). Down syndrome and thyroid function. Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 41(4), 735–745. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecl.2012.08.008
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
23099267
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article