Are Thyroid Functions Affected in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children?
Ayşegül Elvan Tüzİlkay AyrancıYıldız Ekemen-KeleşInanc KarakoyunGönül ÇatliAhu Kara-AksayEda Karadağ ÖncelBumin Nuri DündarDilek YilmazPublished in: Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology (2022)
Since the endocrine system critically coordinates and regulates important metabolic and biochemical pathways, investigation of endocrine function in MIS-C may be beneficial. These results show an association between low fT3 levels and both diagnosis of MIS-C and requirement for intensive care. Further studies are needed to predict the prognosis and develop a long-term follow-up management plan.