Moderate renal failure in association with prolonged acquired hypothyroidism in children

Authors
Al-Fifi, S Girardin, C Sharma, A Rodd, C
Citation
S. Al-fifi et al., Moderate renal failure in association with prolonged acquired hypothyroidism in children, ACT PAEDIAT, 88(7), 1999, pp. 715-717
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
ACTA PAEDIATRICA
ISSN journal
08035253 → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
715 - 717
Database
ISI
SICI code
0803-5253(199907)88:7<715:MRFIAW>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
We evaluated five children with prolonged primary hypothyroidism and noted a significant reduction in renal function (40%), which was reversible with hormonal replacement. This decline was higher than reported in adults and w as of sufficient magnitude to warrant altering drug-dosing schedules. Furth ermore, patients with moderately reduced renal function should be carefully evaluated for signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.