Thyroid hormones play a vital role as a regulator of growth, organ functions, metabolism, and nervous system myelination. Thyroid disorders are the most common endocrinopathies in childhood. The clinical presentation and etiology of thyroid disorders in children differ from that in adults. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent permanent and irreversible developmental delay and nervous system damage, especially in infants as they are extremely vulnerable to thyroid dysfunction. To gain more insights, please join the expert in the field of Pediatrics, Dr. Vaishakhi who will be discussing “Thyroid disorders in children”.
Reference: Bettendorf M. Thyroid disorders in children from birth to adolescence. European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. 2002 Aug 1;29(2): S439-46. Stay tuned!! IN-PDS-OTH-OCT-2020-5027
