impe0096p162 | Thyroid | IMPE2023
Pablo Hayes Juan
, Talavera Karol
, Abujder Schofat
, Suarez Rocio
, del Solar Javier
, Niño de Guzman Jaime
, Nuñez del Prado Karenina
, Galvis Oswaldo
, Pedraza Ronald
Introduction: The prevalence of vitiligo in the general population is 0.5 to 1%. Children under 12 years represent 23% of the patients with vitiligo. The most common type of vitiligo (85% of total) is the non-segmental. The prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease in patients with non-segmental vitiligo is greater than the one reported in the general population. Hypothyroidism is the most common disorder seen in children with non-segmental vitiligo. Early diag...