The treatment of Graves' disease in children and adolescents

Graves' disease (GD) accounts for 10%-15% of thyroid disorders in children and adolescents. The use of antithyroid drugs as the initial treatment option in GD is well accepted. An average two years remission is achieved in about 30% of children treated with antithyroid drugs. However, the optim...

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Main Authors: Hae Sang Lee, Jin Soon Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology 2014-09-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-19-122.pdf