hrp0086p2-p942 | Thyroid P2 | ESPE2016

Euthyroid Hashimoto Thyroiditis in Children: Evolution Over Time

Karachaliou Feneli , Kafetzi Maria , Vlachopapadopoulou Elpis , Thomas Dimitris , Kaloumenou Irene , Fotinou Aspasia , Karavanaki Kyriaki , Michalakos Stefanos

Background: The natural evolution of euthyroid Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) varies among children and treatment in children with HT and normal/mild elevated serum TSH is controversial.Objective and hypotheses: The aim was to study the natural course of HT in children and evaluate predictive factors of thyroid functionMethod: We evaluated data from 87 children retrospectively (63 girls, 24 boys), mean age 10.6±3.2yrs, with HT [an...