Bone health in children with long-term idiopathic subclinical hypothyroidism

• Main Authors: Di Mase Raffaella (Author), Cerbone Manuela (Author), Improda Nicola (Author), Esposito Andrea (Author), Capalbo Donatella (Author), Mainolfi Ciro (Author), Santamaria Francesca (Author), Pignata Claudio (Author), Salerno Mariacarolina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is a relatively common condition characterized by a mild persistent thyroid failure. The management of children with SH is still a controversial issue and the decision to treat with L-thyroxine represe...