EAN: 9783319192123

THYROID DISEASES IN CHILDHOOD GEBUNDEN

This book covers the entire spectrum of thyroid diseases in childhood  focusing on the recent
advances that have been achieved  from progress in basic science research through to novel or
improved approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Introductory chapters discuss thyroid
embryogenesis and the role of thyroid hormones in fetal development. The two contrasting forms
of thyroid dysfunction  hypo- and hyperthyroidism  are then considered in depth  with
particular attention to the molecular causes of congenital hypothyroidism. Among the other
topics addressed are autoimmune thyroiditis  thyroid nodules  and pediatric neoplasms. The book
concludes with an overview of promising therapeutic approaches  such as stem cell therapy. Each
topic is treated by an eminent expert in the field  ensuring consistently high quality. Thyroid
Diseases in Childhood will be an important source of information for endocrinologists 
pediatricians  oncologists  and gynecologists  as well as other professionals interested in
this topic.

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