ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

This chapter aims at giving an overview over the most fascinating, innovative but also clinically most relevant publications in pediatric thyroidology over the last 12 months. Detailed molecular characterization of the sodium/iodide symporter, and the first thyroid organoids generated from human embryonic stem cells are highlights from basic research. A randomized controlled trial compared neurocognitive outcome in patients with congenital hypothyroidism after treatment with different starting doses. New management guidelines for pediatric thyroid cancer provide a concise summary of the current recommendations for optimal care of affected patients. Finally, a large-scale epidemiological study gives important insights into incidence trends of autoimmune thyroid diseases over the last decades and co-occurrence with other autoimmune diseases over all age groups.