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Ultrasound image of the thyroid gland in obese children

Józef Szczyrski1, Wojciech Kosiak1, Maria Korpal-Szczyrska2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland.

Journal of Ultrasonography
|January 26, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Obesity in children is linked to thyroid issues, including subclinical hypothyroidism and changes in thyroid echogenicity seen on ultrasounds. This review explores these connections based on current literature and clinical experience.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Obesity is increasingly prevalent in children, often associated with metabolic and endocrine dysfunctions.
  • Growing evidence suggests a correlation between pediatric obesity and thyroid abnormalities.
  • Subclinical hypothyroidism is frequently observed in obese children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between childhood obesity and thyroid function.
  • To discuss morphological changes in the thyroid gland of obese children detected via ultrasound.
  • To synthesize existing literature and present preliminary own experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating obesity and thyroid disorders in children.
  • Analysis of ultrasound findings in obese children, focusing on thyroid echogenicity.
  • Integration of clinical observations and published data.

Main Results:

  • Obesity is linked to a higher incidence of subclinical hypothyroidism in pediatric populations.
  • Ultrasound examinations of obese children frequently reveal altered thyroid echogenicity.
  • Morphological changes in the thyroid gland are a notable finding in pediatric obesity.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood obesity poses risks for thyroid health, necessitating further investigation.
  • Thyroid function and morphology should be considered in the comprehensive assessment of obese children.
  • Early detection and management of thyroid dysfunction in obese children are crucial.

Keywords:
childrenobesitysonographythyroid gland

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