title: Hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents.
abstract: Hyperthyroidism in infants and children usually is caused by Graves' disease; however, several other diseases can also produce hyperthyroidism in these age groups. Because the pathophysiology and clinical course of these conditions differ, optimal treatment depends on precise diagnosis.
authors: Section of General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Zimmerman
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Gan-Gaisano
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000502:physiology; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000503:physiopathology