Specialized Help for the Less Than 5%
Published on in Endocrinology and Diabetes Update
A unique CHOP clinic treats kids with radioactive iodine-refractory thyroid cancer.
Pediatric Thyroid Center News and Updates
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Yes, Young Boys can Develop Graves Disease
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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.”
Children Requiring Thyroid Surgery Experience Better Outcomes at High-volume Surgery Centers
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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.
CHOP Experts Featured on Medscape
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Alopecia areata: which kids should you screen for thyroid disease? Our experts provide answers.
Screening Guidelines for Thyroid Function in Children with Alopecia Areata
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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.
Thyroid Problems in Children — Early Detection and Treatment Are Crucial
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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.
Multidisciplinary Teams for Rare Diagnoses
Published on in Oncology Update
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.
ATA Publishes Guidelines for Managing Thyroid Nodules and Cancer in Children
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The American Thyroid Association released its first guidelines for evaluating and managing thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer in children.
Case Study: The Pediatric Thyroid Center at CHOP
Published on in Endocrinology and Diabetes Update
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.
The Alternative Press Features Thyroid Cancer Patient
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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.