Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases in Children
Joint Authors
Crea, Francesca
Bizzarri, Carla
Cappa, Marco
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The two major autoimmune thyroid diseases (ATDs) include Graves' disease (GD) and autoimmune thyroiditis (AT); both of which are characterized by infiltration of the thyroid by T and B cells reactive to thyroid antigens, by the production of thyroid autoantibodies and by abnormal thyroid function (hyperthyroidism in GD and hypothyroidism in AT).
While the exact etiology of thyroid autoimmunity is not known, it is believed to develop when a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental encounters leads to breakdown of tolerance.
It is important to recognize thyroid dysfunction at an early stage by maintaining an appropriate index of suspicion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cappa, Marco& Bizzarri, Carla& Crea, Francesca. 2010. Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases in Children. Journal of Thyroid Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489609
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cappa, Marco…[et al.]. Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases in Children. Journal of Thyroid Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489609
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cappa, Marco& Bizzarri, Carla& Crea, Francesca. Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases in Children. Journal of Thyroid Research. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489609
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489609
