2022
DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-323905
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Graves’ disease: moving forwards

Abstract: Graves’ disease is a rare disorder that continues to present clinicians and families with a series of challenges. There are no new established treatments for children or adolescents, but the outcomes of recent clinical trials and meta-analyses have helped clinicians to prepare families for the road ahead. We have a more refined understanding of how to administer antithyroid drugs, which one to use and how long to treat the young person. We also have a greater insight into how best to reduce any risks associate… Show more

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“…It is worth noting that both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are detrimental to cognitive functioning, reiterating the need to achieve an euthyroid state during examinations. Furthermore, perception of the quality of life can be low with antithyroid treatment 3 and this might adversely influence adherence and expectations from treatment in young people. Once carbimazole is stopped, relapse is most likely to occur within 6–12 months.…”
Section: Treatment Of Thyrotoxicosismentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…It is worth noting that both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are detrimental to cognitive functioning, reiterating the need to achieve an euthyroid state during examinations. Furthermore, perception of the quality of life can be low with antithyroid treatment 3 and this might adversely influence adherence and expectations from treatment in young people. Once carbimazole is stopped, relapse is most likely to occur within 6–12 months.…”
Section: Treatment Of Thyrotoxicosismentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 6 In mild cases, attention span and school performance can be affected due to the cognitive and psychosocial impact of excess thyroid hormones. 3 7 While accelerated growth 8 does not usually lead to early puberty and reduced final height, 9 the long-term risk of osteopaenia through suboptimal bone mineralisation remains pertinent. 10 Children often present with irritability, weight loss, excessive sweating and heat intolerance; these features should prompt investigation for thyroid status without delay.…”
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