hrp0098p2-295 | Thyroid | ESPE2024

Graves' Disease in Children and Adolescents: A 10 years’ retrospective analysis of patients followed in a Single Center

Gkougkouli Eleni , Dolianiti Maria , Vasilakis Ioannis-Anargyros , Sakka Sofia , Nikolaides Nicolas , Mpinou Maria , Kanaka Gantenbein Christina

Introduction: /Purpose: Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents. It is an autoimmune disorder characterized by stimulating autoantibodies, leading to increased thyroid hormone release and thyrotoxicosis. Early initiation and long-term treatment, remission, and definitive treatment with thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine present a challenge. This study aims to record the data of patients with Graves' disease foll...