DEFINITION OF EXCLUSION OF HYPOTHYROIDISM

Exclusion of Hypothyroidism. Children and adolescents presenting with obesity should receive screening for hypothyroidism. Measurement of TSH concentration in serum may rule out hypothyroidism (e.g. thyroiditis, dysplasia of the thyroid gland, iodine deficiency) which is rarely the primary cause for overweight.

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