Autonomously functioning thyroid adenoma in a seven year old boy

G De Rosa; V Sammito; A Testa; V Rufini; M A Satta; A Butti; M Cagossi; L Troncone

Autonomously functioning thyroid adenoma in a seven year old boy

Thyroidology. 1991 May;3(2):93-5.

Authors

G De Rosa¹, V Sammito, A Testa, V Rufini, M A Satta, A Butti, M Cagossi, L Troncone

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Endocrinology, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.

PMID: 1726908

Abstract

Hyperfunctioning thyroid adenoma is an extremely rare disorder in childhood. A case of a seven year old boy is reported. Clinical and laboratory findings were similar to those seen in adults. Recovery of thyroid function was prompt after ablative surgery and no substitutive therapy was required.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adenoma* / diagnostic imaging
Adenoma* / surgery
Child
Humans
Male
Radionuclide Imaging
Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
Thyroid Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Neoplasms* / surgery
Thyroid Nodule / diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Nodule / surgery

Substances

Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m