Goiter, Pediatric

Signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• Decreased linear growth

• Weight gain

• Fatigue

• Constipation

• Cold intolerance

• Dry skin and/or hair

• Hair loss

• Irregular menses

Signs/symptoms of hyperthyroidism:

• We...

First line for a goiter due to autoimmune hypothyroidism:

• Levothyroxine (weight-based dosing is dependent on the age of the patient)

  • Interactions: Soy and iron affect absorption.

  • Shou...

Children with newly diagnosed Hashimoto thyroiditis who have a TSH >100 and children with newly diagnosed Graves disease should urgently be evaluated by a pedi...

Francis G, Waguespack S, Bauer A, et al. Management guidelines for children with thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer. Thyroid.  2015;25(7):716–759. [View Abstract...

240.9 Goiter, unspecified

241.1 Nontoxic multinodular goiter

245.2 Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis

246.1 Dyshormonogenic goiter

242.00 Toxic diffuse goiter without mention of thyrotoxic crisis o...

Q: Do all goiters cause thyroid dysfunction?

A: Goiters can be euthyroid, hypothyroid, or hyperthyroid, depending on the cause.

Q: Will the goiter decrease in size with treatment?

A: This depends on ...