Pediatric Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: evaluating a rare cause of midline neck swelling

N. R. Ankle; Akash Rai; Tejaswini Paladugu; Ayushi Mehta; Tharun Chaudary

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243736

Authors

N. R. Ankle KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0049-3736
Akash Rai KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9494-8033
Tejaswini Paladugu KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9476-6329
Ayushi Mehta KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1397-4186
Tharun Chaudary KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243736

Keywords:

Hashimoto’s, Thyroiditis, Pediatric, Evaluation, Management

Abstract

The incidence of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) in childhood reaches its peak between early to mid-puberty. The AIT’s clinical presentation is optimally assessed with thyroid function, as pediatric patients may exhibit a range of thyroid statuses. A 9-year-old female presented to the ENT OPD with a midline neck swelling, and was diagnosed to have HT. This case report discusses the evaluation and relevant management of this disorder.

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