TLDR Graves' disease mainly causes hyperthyroidism in children, especially girls aged 10-14, with treatment options including medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery.
The article discussed hyperthyroidism in children, highlighting it as a rare but serious condition that affects growth and development. It emphasized the importance of clinicians recognizing the subtle clinical manifestations for timely identification and referral to pediatric endocrinologists to reduce morbidity. An example case of an 11-year-old girl with symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and a diffusely enlarged goiter was provided, illustrating the clinical presentation and laboratory findings typical of pediatric hyperthyroidism.
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