Hypothyroidism in children Flashcards

1
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most common causes

A

autoimmune thyroiditis

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other causes

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post total-body irradiation (e.g. in a child previous treated for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia)

iodine deficiency (the most common cause in the developing world)

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