Myopathy in Pediatric Thyroid States: A Review of the Literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2016
Abstract
This review highlights the presentations of myopathy in children in both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid states with an emphasis on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Based on our review of the literature data, myopathy should be considered in all children presenting with muscular weakness or altered muscle enzymes in the context of thyroid disease.
Volume
14
Issue
2
First Page
147
Last Page
158
ISSN
1565-4753
Published In/Presented At
Dingle, E., Palliyil-Gopi, R., Contreras, M., Kohn, B., & Brar, P. C. (2016). Myopathy in Pediatric Thyroid States: A Review of the Literature. Pediatric endocrinology reviews : PER, 14(2), 147–158. https://doi.org/10.17458/PER.2016.DGC.MyopathyinPediatric
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
28508608
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article
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