Diagnostika a léčba poruch štítné žlázy u dětí - Otázky, odpovědi a příběhy dětí – Vávrová Helena (2023)

The thyroid gland influences the development of a child both prenatally and postnatally. Thyroid hormones are essential throughout life. In children, they play an irreplaceable role in mental development and growth. Timely diagnosis of disorders will allow the child to grow and develop appropriately. Delayed diagnosis can lead to irreversible impairment, and the child may never fulfill their intellectual and growth potential. The role of the general pediatrician is irreplaceable in this regard. They know the child and their family. The latest book by a well-known Moravian author, an endocrinologist awarded the Doc. Kopecký Prize for lifetime contributions to pediatric endocrinology, is primarily intended for them. However, due to the highly specialized nature and current relevance of the topic, it will certainly also be useful for endocrinologists, internists, diabetologists, and other specialists who care for pediatric patients. The monograph covers the physiology of thyroid function, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune and non-autoimmune thyroiditis, goiter, and tumors in ten chapters. Each chapter maps the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy. The entire book is interspersed with case studies of pediatric patients and a number of model questions and answers related to the topic.