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• TITLE: Hypothyroidism in Childhood and Adolescence

  AUTHORS: Deise Dutra Terra Carvalho, Denise Rosso Tenório Wanderley Rocha, Alberto Krayyem Arbex

  KEYWORDS: Thyroid Gland, Neonatal Screening, Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Juvenile Hypothyroidism, Levothyroxine

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Vol.6 No.1, January 21, 2016

  ABSTRACT: Juvenile hypothyroidism is an unfrequent form of hypothyroidism that affects children. If not diagnosed and treated properly, it may cause severe neurological disorders during growth. The most frequent difficulties are found in school performance, difficulties in concentration, hyperactivity or fatigue and damage on the onset of puberty. Starting levothyroxine as a drug of choice is essential, and it should be made according to the age and weight of the child. Laboratory tests for control should be requested periodically, along with a strict control of the child’s development and growth. The family-doctor relationship, along with a clear guidance on the importance of treatment, is critical to achieve a successful treatment. This article is a review about the main clinical features of hypothyroidism in childhood, especially in developing countries, providing key aspects of adherence and characteristics of its follow-up.