Thyroid function in children with chronic renal failure
Joint Authors
al-Shaykh, Sana
Abu al-Hanna, Naji Muhammad
Shahin, Faysal A. M.
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 1996), pp.297-300, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
1996-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
- Children
- Thyroid gland
- Kidneys
- Diseases
- Pediatrics
- Chronic diseases
- Organ transplantation
- Complications(Medicine)
- Kidney failure
Abstract EN
This study was undertaken to test the thyroid function in non-dialyzed children with chronic renal failure (CRF).
Sixteen children with CRF and 12 healthy children who served as controls were studied for their thyroid function status.
We found a significant increase in the serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level and a significant decrease in serum Triiodo thyronine (T3) levels in children with CRF as compared to the healthy children (p < 0.001).
No significant difference was found between children with CRF and healthy children as regards serum thyroxine (T4) and serum free T4 (FT4) (p > 0.2).
There was a weak negative correlation between hemoglobin concentration and serum TSH (r = - 45) as well as between blood urea nitrogen and serum T3 (r= -0.30) in children with CRF.
These results suggest that children with CRF commonly have a state of biochemical hypothyroidism although they are clinically euthyroid.
Early renal transplantation is indicated to correct such metabolic defects
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu al-Hanna, Naji Muhammad& al-Shaykh, Sana& Shahin, Faysal A. M.. 1996. Thyroid function in children with chronic renal failure. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 7, no. 3, pp.297-300.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu al-Hanna, Naji Muhammad…[et al.]. Thyroid function in children with chronic renal failure. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 7, no. 3 (December 1996), pp.297-300.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu al-Hanna, Naji Muhammad& al-Shaykh, Sana& Shahin, Faysal A. M.. Thyroid function in children with chronic renal failure. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 1996. Vol. 7, no. 3, pp.297-300.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 299-300
Record ID
BIM-166022
