hrp0082p2-d1-593 | Thyroid | ESPE2014

Incidence of Thyroid Nodules in Children Affected by Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: a 12-Year Survey of 567 Children

Longhi Silvia , Aversa Tommaso , Bal Milva , Cantasano Antonella , Cappa Marco , Cassio Alessandra , Corrias Andrea , D'Antonio Valeria , De Luca Filippo , Di Mase Raffaella , Gastaldi Roberto , Guzzetti Chiara , Loche Sandro , Salerno Mariacarolina , Maria Tronconi Giulia , Cristina Vigone Maria , Weber Giovanna , Radetti Giorgio

Background: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) has been linked to papillary cancer in adults but not in children and adolescents. Moreover, there is no agreement on the more appropriate frequency of thyroid ultrasound (TS) in the follow-up of children with HT.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of thyroid nodules and of thyroid cancer in a large group of children and adolescents (567) with HT followed-up for a m...