Subclinical hypothyroidism in obese children Obez çocuklarda subklinik hipotiroidi
O obese children showed higher serum concentrations of TSH and fT 3 than the controls but no significant difference in serum fT 4 levels was found between the two groups, and one child had high auto antibodies and 32 had high TSH levels.
Abstract
th percentile) children, aged 2-14 years, as well as 47 healthy controls were enrolled. Levels of serum free triiodothyronine (fT 3 ), free thyroxine (fT 4 ) and thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH) of the two groups were compared. Obese children with TSH level above 5.4 IU/ml were also analyzed for thyroid autoantibodies and thyroid ultrasounds were performed. Results: Obese children showed higher serum concentrations of TSH and fT 3 than the controls but no significant difference in serum fT 4 levels was found between the two groups (P=0.001). One child had high auto antibodies and 32 had high TSH levels. Of 28 children with TSH >5,4 IU/ml, 25 children had normal thyroid ultrasound findings and three had nodules or thyroiditis but no enlargement of the thyroid gland.