Hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents

E05.0-5/E05.8-9


DESCRIPTION

Hyperthyroidism is a pathological syndrome in which tissue is exposed to excessive amounts of circulating thyroid hormones. The most common cause is Grave’s disease, although thyroiditis may also present with thyrotoxicosis.

DIAGNOSIS

Clinical

  • fatigue
  • tachycardia
  • nervousness or anxiety
  • warm moist hands
  • weight loss
  • palpitations
  • thyromegaly
  • heat insensitivity
  • tremor

REFERRAL

Urgent

All patients.