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TSH-secreting pituitary adenomas are extremely rare, benign tumours of the pituitary gland. They produce excessive amounts of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) leading to high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood (thyrotoxicosis). Signs and symptoms are those of hyperthyroidism i.e. heat intolerance, tremor, anxiety, weight loss, rapid pulse ...
Duke’s pediatric endocrinologists care for infants, children, and teens with the following thyroid disorders. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) This is when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. Some children are born with a thyroid gland problem. Others develop autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis ...
In this disorder your child’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to damage and decreased function. The disorder was originally described by Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto and thus is often referred to by his name: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. CLT is more common in girls than in boys, and in adolescents more than pre-adolescents.
Hyperthyroidism in children. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid becomes over-active and produces more thyroid hormones than are needed by the body. It is sometimes called thyrotoxicosis. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease. Hyperthyroidism is also one of the phases that can occur in a condition called viral ...
May 22, 2023 · Abstract. Thyroid function tests are commonly requested on children and young people in primary and secondary care settings. These tests include markers of thyroid function including thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) concentrations. This short article aims to equip the reader to interpret them correctly.
Congenital hypothyroidism occurs in about 1/2000 to 1/4000 live births (1). Most congenital cases are sporadic, but about 10 to 20% are inherited. Dysgenesis may involve ectopy (two thirds of cases), absence (agenesis), or underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the thyroid gland. The cause is usually unknown, but an estimated 2 to 5% of cases are ...
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents is a condition named after the physician who first described it, Graves’ disease (GD). GD accounts for roughly 95% of hyperthyroidism in children. In this condition, the immune system produces an antibody that stimulates the thyroid gland to release excess thyroid hormone.
