Hyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescents

Overview

Journal Pediatr Clin North Am

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 1990 Dec 1

PMID 2259540

Citations 5

Authors

D Zimmerman

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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.

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