Therapy of endocrine diseases in childhood and adolescence. 1. Goiter in childhood
Butenandt, O.
Fortschritte der Medizin 101(15): 667-669
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-8178 PMID: 6406334 Document Number: 219088
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.