hrp0084p3-1177 | Thyroid | ESPE2015

The Correlation between TSH Levels and BMI Percentiles in Hypothyroid Children Who are Chemically Euthyroid on Levothyroxine Treatment

Shaoba Asma , Minutti Carla

Background: Prior research has shown a correlation between TSH levels and BMI in euthyroid subjects. Whether this relation can be applied to hypothyroid chemically euthyroid children has yet to be determined.Objective and hypotheses: To determine if there is a correlation between TSH levels and BMI percentiles in hypothyroid children who are chemically euthyroid on levothyroxine.Method: Retrospective chart review of patients from R...