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Phenotypic expression of Hashimoto's thyroiditis is absolutely atypical in girls with Turner syndrome.
Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis - 13 Sept 2016
Salzano Giuseppina, Calafiore Mariarosa, Mignosa Cristina, Passanisi Stefano, Trombatore Jessica, Zirilli Giuseppina
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BACKGROUND: It is unknown whether phenotypic expression of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) might be conditioned by the association with Turner syndrome (TS). OBJECTIVES: To focus on the most recent pediatric studies concerning epidemiology and biochemical course of HT in TS girls. DESIGN: The epidemiological peculiarities of TS-related HT in pediatric age were compared with those usually observed in non-TS girls...
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