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Pediatric Thyroidectomy: Experience From a Portuguese Hospital
Vieira, Paula; Barbosa Sequeira, Joana; Santos Monteiro, Sílvia; De Carvalho Vaz, Ana; da Silva Cardoso, Juliana; Ribeiro, Luís; Mendes, CatarinaBackground and objective Pediatric thyroid disease requiring surgery is rare. Thyroid nodules are a frequent indication for surgery and are mostly benign. However, up to 25% of cases can be malignant. In this study, we aimed to describe our center's experience with regard to pediatric thyroid surgery. Methods This was a retrospective transverse study involving pediatric patients who underwent thyroid surgery at...
Nephrotic Syndrome as a Cause of Transient Clinical Hypothyroidism
Benido Silva, Vânia; Pereira, Maria Teresa; Leal Moreira, Carla; Santos Monteiro, Sílvia; Inácio, Isabel; Cardoso, HelenaNephrotic syndrome may trigger the onset of hypothyroidism, promoting massive urinary protein losses including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) along with their binding proteins. At an early stage, a clinical and biochemical euthyroid state is expected. However, in patients with prolonged and severe proteinuria, especially with concomitant low thyroid reserve, urinary losses of free and protein-bound th...