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A 5-year-old boy presents for an annual well visit. His parents report he has recently had an increased appetite along with increased energy levels and that he constantly complains about being warm with occasional complaints that his heart is “beating fast.”
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Of nearly 500 patients seen at CHOP’s Pediatric Thyroid Center, very few needed to return to the OR, according to new research.
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Alopecia areata: which kids should you screen for thyroid disease? Our experts provide answers.
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A recent conducted by researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study concluded that certain children should undergo routine thyroid function screenings.
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CHOP endocrinology specialists have published a scientific review of thyroid disorders to help primary care doctors recognize thyroid disease in their patients.
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Learn about how the Pediatric Thyroid Center, Pigmented Lesions Clinic, and HLH Treatment Team are helping make a difference in the lives of children with rare cancer diagnoses.
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The American Thyroid Association released its first guidelines for evaluating and managing thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer in children.
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This is the story of a 13-year-old who awoke with a sharp pain in her neck and noticed that a corner of her orthodontic retainer was missing. The doctors not only found the missing retainer piece — they discovered the patient had thyroid cancer.
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The Alternative Press Features the story of Shannon Fonti, a thyroid cancer patient treated at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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South Jersey Magazine features the story of Madison Powell, a young girl treated for thyroid cancer at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.