Journal Of Widya Medika Junior
Vol 6, No 1 (2024): January

HASHIMOTO THYROIDITIS IN 7-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN: A CASE REPORT

Sunardi, Wenny (Unknown)
Dateng Beyeng, Rosalia Theodosia (Unknown)
Parama Siwi, Putu Ianta (Unknown)

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Publish Date
31 Jan 2024

Abstract

Hashimoto thyroiditis (AIT) is a common cause of hypothyroidism that can occur in childhood and adolescence (ages six to sixteen years) and often occurs in women. AIT can be determined by increases in TSH with normal thyroid hormone serum levels. The diagnosis of AIT based on clinical symptoms of hypothyroid, biochemical results, and ultrasound images. Treatment is carried out by administering levothyroxine at an initial dose of 1 – 2 g/weight/day. This case report aims to show that AIT can show a wide range of symptoms and effects from the treatment that given to patient.

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Journal Of Widya Medika Junior
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Abbrev

JWMJ

Publisher

Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal of Widya Medika Junioris our faculty's very first project in publishing the students' research, making them available for both students and faculty members to read. It is an endeavour to nurture our students' passion in doing scientific research through which process they will be encouraged ...