29^thEuropean Diabetes Congress

Thyroid Disorders in Children, Teens and Adolescents

Thyroid disorders are common and pay attention to physical examination findings, combined with selected laboratory and radiologic tools that aids in the early diagnosis and treatment. Early identification and treatment of thyroid disease in children and adolescents is critical to optimize growth and development. The primary care physician plays a critical role in identifying patients at risk. It is a condition that affect the thyroid gland, a butterfly shaped gland in the front of the neck. There are different types of thyroid disorders that affect either its structure or function. This gland is located below the Adam's apple wrapped around the trachea. A thin area of tissue in the gland's middle known as the isthmus, joins the two thyroid lobes on each side. Gland makes hormones to regulate body and organs.