Severe hypothyroidism due to autoimmune thyroiditis in a child: a one-year follow-up

Francesco Vierucci, Graziano Cesaretti

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Autoimmune thyroiditis is considered to be the most common autoimmune condition, with a female preponderance of 2:1. While its overall prevalence peaks in adulthood, autoimmune thyroiditis may affect children and adolescents, particularly during early to mid-puberty …