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Mathias Balle Lauridsen1, Tina Lund Leunbach1,2

  • 1Børn og Unge, Regionshospitalet Viborg.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 28, 2023
PubMed
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Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) in children is often subtle, diagnosed by thyroid autoantibodies. This report highlights varied symptoms in two pediatric cases, underscoring AIT

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Immunology
  • Thyroidology

Background:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is the leading cause of acquired hypothyroidism in children within iodine-sufficient regions.
  • The condition involves progressive autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland.
  • Diagnosis is confirmed by detecting specific thyroid autoantibodies.

Observation:

  • Clinical presentation of AIT in pediatric patients can be highly variable and often lacks overt symptoms.
  • Biochemical findings at the time of diagnosis can also differ significantly among affected children.
  • This case report details two pediatric patients with distinct clinical manifestations of AIT.

Findings:

  • The two cases illustrate the heterogeneous spectrum of symptoms associated with autoimmune thyroiditis in children.

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  • Varied clinical pictures emphasize the importance of considering AIT even with non-specific signs.
  • Diagnostic confirmation relied on the presence of characteristic thyroid autoantibodies in both patients.

    • Implications:

    • Recognizing the diverse presentations of AIT is crucial for timely diagnosis in pediatric populations.
    • Early identification and management of pediatric autoimmune thyroiditis can prevent long-term complications.
    • This case series contributes to understanding the varied clinical landscape of AIT in children.