hrp0098p3-270 | Thyroid | ESPE2024

Atrophic thyroiditis in a 14-year-old girl who was undiagnosed for 4 years despite growth failure

Saiki Hitomi , Yatsuga Shuichi , Koga Nobuhiko , Nagamitsu Shinichiro

Background: Atrophic thyroiditis is difficult to diagnose earlier due to asymptomatic or nonspecific symptoms, such as fatigue and headaches. Atrophic thyroiditis is frequently diagnosed in children with growth failure in school health examinations.Case: The case is a 14-year-old female with wobbles. She visited hospital, and blood test was performed. Hypothyroidism occurred with TSH of 657 µIU/mL and FT4 of <0....