Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and Adolescence

This volume presents the latest global knowledge of thyroid disorders in
infancy, childhood, and adolescence and represents experience and views from a
panel of the world뭩 most renowned authorities on thyroid pathophysiology and
clinical entities in the pediatric population. Both basic science and clinical
aspects of thyroid disease are covered. Thyroid function, from ontogenesis and
anatomy of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis to thyroid and trace
elements, is discussed. Topics include thyroid disease during pregnancy, iodine
deficiency and excess, thyroid autoimmunity, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, thyroid
related eye disease, and thyroid cancer.
Authoritative and comprehensive, this book brings together the most current
information available on the topic. It is an essential resource for
pediatricians, endocrinologists, internists, neonatologists, family physicians,
obstetricians and gynecologists looking for an insight into the
pathophysiology, clinical presentation and treatment of thyroid disease in
children and adolescents.

Preliminary Pages
I Contents / Preface
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp I-VIII
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1 Ontogenesis and Anatomy of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis
Tsoumalis, G. ; Tsatsoulis, A.
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp 1-24
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25 Thyroid Disease during Pregnancy
Lazarus, J. ;
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp 25-43
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44 Thyroid Function in the Newborn and Infant
Spiliotis, B.
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp 44-55
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56 Pediatric Aspects of Thyroid Function and Iodine
Knobel, M. ; Medeiros-Neto, G.
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp 56-79
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80 Thyroid Hormone Transport and Actions
Feldt-Rasmussen, U. ; Rasmussen, ?
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp 80-103
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104 The Thyroid and Autoimmunity in Children and Adolescents
Weetman, A.
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp 104-117
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118 Congenital Hypothyroidism
Karges, B. ; Kiess, W.
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. Pediatr Adolesc Med. Basel, Karger, 2007, vol 11, pp 118-127
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128 Newborn Screening, Hypothyroidism in Infants, Children and Adolescents
Büyükgebiz, A.
Krassas GE, Rivkees SA, Kiess W (eds): Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and
Adolescence. P