ESPE Abstracts (2021) 94 ERN1.1

ESPE2021 Endo-ERN Symposium Endo-ERN Symposium (3 abstracts)

Update on the consensus on Congenital Hypothyroidism: a patient-centered approach

Michel Polak


Pediatric Endocrinology, Gynecology and Diabetology, Ile de France Regional Newborn Screening Program, University Hospital Necker Enfants Malades, INSERM U1016 and 1163, Université de Paris, Paris, France


Background: An ENDO-ERN initiative was launched which was endorsed by the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and the European Society for Endocrinology with 22 participants from the ENDO-ERN and the two societies. The aim was to update the practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of congenital hypothyroidism (CH). A systematic literature search was conducted to identify key articles on neonatal screening, diagnosis and management of primary and central congenital hypothyroidism. The evidence-based guidelines were graded with the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system, describing both the strength of recommendations and the quality of evidence. In the absence of sufficient evidence, conclusions were based on expert opinion.

Summary: The recommendations include the various neonatal screening approaches for CH as well as the etiology (also genetics), diagnostics, treatment and prognosis of both primary and central CH. When CH is diagnosed, the expert panel recommends the immediate start of correctly dosed levothyroxine treatment and frequent follow-up including laboratory testing to keep thyroid hormone levels in their target ranges, timely assessment of the need to continue treatment, attention for neurodevelopment and neurosensory functions and, if necessary, consulting other health professionals, and education of the child and family about CH. Harmonisation of diagnostics, treatment and follow-up will optimise patient outcomes. Lastly, all individuals with CH are entitled to a well-planned transition of care from pediatrics to adult medicine.

Conclusions: This consensus guidelines update should be used to further optimize detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children with all forms of CH in the light of the most recent evidence. It should be helpful in convincing health authorities of the benefits of neonatal screening for CH. Further epidemiological and experimental studies are needed to understand the increased incidence of this condition.

Volume 94

59th Annual ESPE (ESPE 2021 Online)

Online,
22 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2021

European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology 

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