Scientific Programme & Abstracts from the International Meeting in Pediatric Endocrinology (IMPE)

impe0096ep86 | Thyroid | IMPE2023

Follicular thyroid carcinoma in a child with hyperthyroidism

Vasconcelos Mariana , Barroso Carina , Coutinho Debora , Braz Délia , Queiroz Edjane , Val Elaine , Bezerra Mariana , Macedo Mário , Branco Rebeca , Geroldo Sandra

Introduction: Thyroid cancer is a rare disease in children. Malignancy should be suspected in the presence of non-infectious cervical adenopathy, a palpable thyroid nodule, or an asymmetric thyroid gland. Risk factors associated with developing follicular thyroid cancer include autoimmune thyroid disorders, iodine deficiency, and prior exposure to radiation.Case report: A 6-year-old male patient was evaluated at the pedi...