Abstract
Etiology of thyroid disorders in children: A cross sectional study in a tertiary care centre - IJMPO- Print ISSN No: - 2581-4699 Online ISSN No:- 2581-4702 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijmpo.2019.027, IP International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology-IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol
Highlights
One of the most commonly encountered hormonal disturbances in the pediatric age group is thyroid dysfunction, out of which hypothyroidism the most common one
In the unavailability of the parent, the consent was given by the legal guardian. 118 children from the ages 0 to 15 with suggestive features of hypothyroidism such as prolonged jaundice of the newborn, features of cretinism, physical and mental growth retardation, obesity, constipation were included into the study
118 children were suspected to have thyroid dysfunctions based on their clinical symptoms and conditions
Summary
One of the most commonly encountered hormonal disturbances in the pediatric age group is thyroid dysfunction, out of which hypothyroidism the most common one. Out of the total children included in the study, euthyroid was seen in 65.3%, 27.1% had hypothyroid and 7.6% had hyperthyroidism. Out of the causes of thyroid disorders, the most common was acquired hypothyroidism in all the cases. Thyroid hormones are responsible for the increase in oxygen consumption, stimulation of protein synthesis, carbohydrate, lipid as well as lipid metabolism, and influence various other enzymatic activities and growth factor of the body. They have a vital importance in the brain development, where they promote cell growth and differentiation and induce the neurotransmitter function[2]. After the age of three years, since the brain development is complete, it can lead to stunted or slow growth and delayed skeletal maturation.[4]
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