[Therapy of endocrine diseases in childhood and adolescence. 1. Goiter in childhood].
Euthyroid or hypothyroid goitre in childhood is due to hyperstimulation by TSH in iodine deficiency or inborn errors of thyroid hormone synthesis. Hyperthyroid goitre results from presence of LATS. Hashimoto's strumitis may be hypo- or hyperthyroid. Therapy consists of iodine, thyroxine in hypothyroid goitres or in thyrostatic suppression in hyperthyroid goitres. Whereas hypothyroidism requests lifelong therapy, hyperthyroidism requires therapy for 1 to 2 years if successful. Otherwise, operative procedures are necessary.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D006042:Goiter / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
Die Therapie endokriner Erkrankungen im Kindes- und Jugendalter. 1. Teil: Struma im Kindesalter.