is it the thyroid?•recognize features of pediatric hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism •diagnose...
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Is it the Thyroid?
When to think about Pediatric Thyroid
Disease
Laura C. Page, MD
Duke Pediatric Endocrinology
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Objectives
• Recognize features of pediatric hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
• Diagnose neonatal thyroid disease
• Describe the effect of illness and obesity on thyroid labs
• Evaluate pediatric thyroid nodules
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Outline
• Normal thyroid physiology & the thyroid
exam
• Cases
• High risk populations
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Disclosures
• Nothing to disclose
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Background - Physiology
TRH
TSH
T4 & T3
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Background – Thyroid Exam
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Background – Thyroid Exam
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Case 1
• 6 yo male with
normal energy
level, per parents,
and chronic, mild
constipation
controlled with
Miralax
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Case 1
• Exam notable for small goiter (on visual exam & palpation), nontender
Labs
• TSH: >100 [0.34-5.66]
• fT4: 0.33 [0.52-1.21]
• Anti-microsomal Ab: positive
• Anti-thyroglobulin Ab: positive
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Case 1 - Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• (aka autoimmune hypothyroidism)
• Insidious onset
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• (aka autoimmune hypothyroidism)
• Insidious onset
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• (aka autoimmune hypothyroidism)
• Insidious onset
• Cobblestone texture
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• (aka autoimmune hypothyroidism)
Labs
• TSH, fT4
• + Anti-thyroglobulin Ab and/or
+ Anti-microsomal Ab (anti-TPO Ab)
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• (aka autoimmune hypothyroidism)
Labs
• TSH, fT4 - normal
• Anti-thyroglobulin Ab, Anti-microsomal Ab
(anti-TPO Ab) - positive
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis - Treat
• L-thyroxine (levothyroxine / synthroid)
• Side effects:
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Case 2
• 16 yo female, obese, but
12 lb weight loss over
last 5 mo. Irregular
menses. Decreased
energy.
• Vitals: BP 117/70, pulse
130
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Case 2
• Exam: fidgety, prominent
stare, smooth goiter,
tachycardia, fine tremor
of outstretched hands,
and increased patellar
reflexes
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Case 2
Labs
• TSH: 0.02 [0.34-5.66]
• fT4: 5.27 [0.52-1.21]
• Total T3: 590 [80-178]
• TSI: 3.9 [<1.3]
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Case 2 – Graves’ Disease
• (form of autoimmune hyperthyroidism)
TSH Receptor
TRAb
T4 & T3
TSH
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Graves’ Disease
• (form of autoimmune hyperthyroidism)
• Water balloon
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Graves’ Disease
• (form of autoimmune hyperthyroidism)
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Graves’ Disease
• (form of autoimmune hyperthyroidism)
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Graves’ Disease
• (form of autoimmune hyperthyroidism)
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Graves’ Disease
Labs
• TSH, fT4, total T3
• TRAb (thyrotropin receptor Ab) +
• TSI (thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin) +
• Anti-thyroglobulin Ab, Anti-microsomal Ab (anti-TPO Ab) +/-
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Graves’ vs. Hashitoxicosis
Labs
• TSH, fT4, total T3
• TRAb & TSI + in Graves
• Anti-thyroglobulin Ab, Anti-microsomal Ab
(anti-TPO Ab)
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Graves’ Disease - Treat
• β-blocker – propranolol
• Methimazole
– Side effects (rare, serious): hepatitis /
jaundice, agranulocytosis
• Radioactive Iodine Ablation
• Surgery (thyroidectomy)
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Thyroid Storm – endocrine emergency!
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Case 3
• Fullterm male infant with borderline NBS
• TSH: 34.8, T4: 16.2
• Mother reports breastfeeding well (every 2-3 hours). No concerns.
• Exam normal
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Case 3
• Repeat labs in clinic
• TSH: 69, fT4: 0.7
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Case 3 - Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Endocrine emergency!
• Often asymptomatic
• Start levothyroxine asap & close endocrine
follow up
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Congenital Hypothyroidism
• fT4 reference range different for infants!
• Children / adults: fT4 [0.52-1.21]
• <1 year old: fT4 > 1
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Case 4
• Fullterm male infant
16 HOL
• Mom reports she is
hypothyroid and on
levothyroxine, with
normal levels
during pregnancy
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Case 4
• Mom had Graves’
disease as a
teenager and
received
radioactive iodine
ablation 8 yrs ago
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Case 4 - at risk for Neonatal Graves’
• Determine Mom’s TRAb/TSI if available
• Mom’s TRAb checked during third
trimester and was normal
• Infant without features of neonatal
Graves’
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Case 4 - at risk for Neonatal Graves’
• Low risk, PCP to follow up NBS, no
additional testing
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Neonatal Graves
TRAb
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Neonatal Graves
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Neonatal Graves
• Birth surge
• ~ 24 HOL: TSH, fT4, TSI
and/or TRAb
TSH
T3
T4
Birth
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Case 5
• 8 yo F with vomiting & 2 wks of diarrhea
• Afebrile, Pulse: 105
• Multiple screening labs: CBCD, CMP,
celiac, TSH, ESR, stool culture
• TSH: 0.237 [0.34-5.66]
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Case 5
• TSH: 0.237 [0.6-5.1]
• fT4: 1.1 [0.66-1.14]
• Total T3: 76 [87-178]
• Dx w/ GI illness
• TSH: 1.61 after 1 mo
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Sick euthyroid / non-thyroidal illness
• During illness:
TSH fT4 T3 rT3
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Sick euthyroid / non-thyroidal illness
• During illness:
• During recovery:
TSH fT4 T3 rT3
TSH fT4 T3
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Sick euthyroid / non-thyroidal illness
• During illness:
• During recovery:
TSH fT4 T3 rT3
TSH fT4 T3
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Case 6
• 15 yo M w/ obesity, prediabetes, and aunt
and MGM w/ hypothyroidism
• Reports low energy, cold intolerance, dry
skin, occasional headaches
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Case 6
Screening thyroid labs:
• TSH: 6.12 [0.34-5.66]
• fT4: 0.83 [0.52-1.21]
• Anti-thyroglobulin & Anti-microsomal Ab: +
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Case 6 - Subclinical Hypothyroidism
• TSH: 6.12 [0.34-5.66]
• fT4: 0.83 [0.52-1.21]
• TSH: 5-10
• fT4: normal
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism – Treat???
“Consensus”
• Treat if TSH > 10
• Treat if TSH 5-10 and +Abs, goiter, and/or
clinical features
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TSH & Obesity
Mason et al. 2014
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Case 7
• 14 yo female notes several lumps in neck,
all nontender. Otherwise well.
• On exam, cervical LAD and firm ~1.5 cm
thyroid nodule.
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Case 7
Ultrasound:
• Scattered microcalcifications. Nodule in
left thyroid lobe 1.9 x 2 x 1.2 cm. Multiple
abnormal appearing carotid chain lymph
nodes.
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Case 7
FNA:
• Papillary thyroid carcinoma
• Referred for thyroidectomy and bilateral
lateral neck dissection
• High risk with metastases to LNs and
thymus
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Thyroid Nodules / Cancer
• High Risk groups:
– Hx of head/neck irradiation
– Genetic syndromes: Familial
Adenomatous Polyposis, Cowden syndrome,
Carney Complex, MEN2A
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Thyroid Nodules / Cancer
• Refer to Pediatric Thyroid Center
• vs. thyroid ultrasound & FNA (>1 cm /
concerning features)
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Challenge Case
• 6.5 yo F with
premature thelarche
for several months (no
adrenache),
headaches, and poor
growth velocity
• Bone age: 5 years
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Challenge Case
• LH & FSH: prepubertal
• Estradiol: pubertal
• TSH: > 200
• fT4: 0.2
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Challenge Case - Van Wyk-Grumbach
syndrome
• severe primary hypothyroidism
• TSH binds to FSH receptor
• Breast devo and/or menarche in girls
• Testicular enlargement in boys
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Challenge Case - Van Wyk-Grumbach
syndrome
• Precocious puberty with delayed bone
age and decreased growth velocity
• +/- galactorrhea
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Special Populations
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Celiac disease
• Down Syndrome, Turner Syndrome,
Klinefelter Syndrome, Noonan Syndrome
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Special Populations
• Vitiligo, alopecia areata, chronic urticaria
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Alternative Thyroid Hormone
Preparations
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Take Home Points
• Check for hypothyroidism in a child with linear growth failure!
• Infants born to women with a history of Graves’ are at risk for neonatal Graves’, regardless of the mother’s current thyroid status
• Illness & Obesity can impact thyroid labs
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