Thursday, June 13, 2024
1:00 PM EST
Brief Description
This lecture will cover a range of topics, including the anatomy and function of the thyroid gland in children, common thyroid disorders seen in pediatric patients, diagnostic methods such as blood tests and imaging studies, and treatment options including medication, surgery, and radioactive iodine therapy. We will discuss the importance of early detection and management of thyroid disorders in children to prevent complications such as growth delays, developmental delays, and metabolic disturbances.
Learning Objectives
- Review thyroid hormone synthesis
- Understand the most common causes of thyroid disease in infants and children and its management
- Understand when to screen for thyroid disease
Speaker
Doris Fadoju, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta