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Clinical Case 11
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding hyperthyroidism in adolescents?
A)Most commonly caused by Graves’ disease
B)Significantly more common in adolescent boys than girls
C)Family history of thyroid disease is usually negative
D)Acceleration of linear growth is accompanied by later closure of epiphyses, resulting in above-normal adult height.
E)Pubertal delay with accompanying amenorrhea is common even once the hyperthyroidism is adequately treated.





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