Clinico Epidemological Profile of Thyroid Function Disorders in Adolescents Attending a Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Background: Thyroid gland disorders represent the most common endocrinopathies in paediatric age group. Thyroid function disorders are unique from other disorders because of ease of diagnosis. Objective: To study the clinical profile of thyroid disorders among adolescent age group. Method: 150 adolescents who visited JSS Hospital, Mysuru during the stipulated time period were included in the study. Detailed history, physical examination was done and thyroid profile was analyzed using ECLIA - Electro- chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer in the fully automated hormone Analyzer ROCHE411601. Results and Discussion: The least common abnormalities observed were primary hypothyroidism (2%) & hyperthyroidism (2%). Thyroid disorders were detected in 21.3% of study population out of which 56% were females & 43.75% were males. In overweight children TSH abnormalities were observed in 23% of study subjects. Conclusion: Thyroid disorders were detected in 21.3% of study population out of which 56% were females & 43.75% were males. Thyroid disorders were more common in females with male to female ratio of 0.7:1.