The term thyrotoxicosis applies to a clinical condition resulting from increased thyroid
hormone concentration and action. When the clinical condition is diagnosed by appropriate …

Important interaction exists between thyroid function, weight control, and obesity. Several
mechanisms seem to be involved, and in studies of groups of people the pattern of thyroid …

Background: Thyrotoxicosis has multiple etiologies, manifestations, and potential therapies.
Appropriate treatment requires an accurate diagnosis and is influenced by coexisting …

Hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease (GD) is a relatively rare disease in children.
Treatment options are the same as in adults-anti-thyroid drugs (ATD), radio-active iodine …

Hyperthyroidism in children is a rare heterogeneous syndrome characterized by excessive
thyroid hormone production. Its manifestations differ according to disease severity. For all …

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder resulting from thyrotropin receptor stimulation by
autoantibodies. It may occur at any age during childhood, but its frequency increases with …

Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss in the majority, but its effect is variable and 10% of
patients gain weight. Its treatment usually leads to weight gain and some studies have …

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder. It is the leading cause of hyperthyroidism, but is
rare in children. Patients are initially managed with antithyroid drugs (ATDs), such as …

Background and objectives Management options are limited for the treatment of Graves'
disease, and there is controversy regarding optimal treatment. We describe the …

Thyroid disorders in infancy, childhood and adolescence represent common and usually
treatable endocrine disorders. Thyroid hormones are essential for normal development and …