hrp0094p1-92 | Thyroid A | ESPE2021

Emotional Intelligence scores in children and adolescents with subclinical hypothyroidism - correlation with serum serotonin and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations.

Kostopoulou Eirini , Arianas George , Ioannidis Anastasios , Dimopoulos Ioannis , Chiotis Christos , Prezerakos Panagiotis , Spiliotis Bessie , Rojas Gil Andrea Paola ,

Introduction: Thyroxine is important for nervous system development. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), a mild thyroid dysfunction, is associated with impaired cognitive function in children and mood disorders in adults. Serotonin is also involved in brain development, mood and behavior modulation. The possible interaction between thyroid function tests, serum serotonin concentrations and emotional intelligence, was studied.Method...