hrp0084p3-1232 | Thyroid | ESPE2015

Malabsorption of Levothyroxine in a Child Affected by Short Bowel Syndrome

Paone Laura , Marini Romana , Diamanti Antonella , Cappa Marco

Background: Hypothyroidism is a common problem during childhood generally due to autoimmune thyroid disease. It can also occur in case of severe loss of serum proteins, as well as in the case presented. The most accepted practice in the treatment of hypothyroidism consists in the oral administration of LT4. Many conditions may affect the absorption of LT4.Case presentation: We report an original case of LT4 malabsorption ...