CASE DISCUSSION

Thyroid Nodules in Children: When to Worry?

Presented from India by Dr Rahul Reddy

Case Description

Thyroid nodules in children are less common than in adults but carry a higher risk of malignancy. Most nodules are benign, often linked to iodine deficiency, inflammation, or cysts. However, warning signs that warrant concern include rapid growth, firmness, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or...

Case Summary

Thyroid nodules in children, while rare, present a higher risk of malignancy compared to adults, making accurate identification crucial. Guidelines from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) and the European Thyroid Association (ETA) provide frameworks for evaluation and management, emphasizing the importance of personal and family history to identify potential hereditary syndromes associated with increased thyroid cancer risk.

Speaker Profile

Dr Rahul Reddy

Consultant - Pediatric Endocrinology at Ankura Hospitals, Hyderabad

Dr. C. Rahul Reddy is a dynamic Pediatric Endocrinologist with over a decade of experience in his field. He specializes in managing growth disorders, pediatric and adolescent diabetes, thyroid conditions, and other endocrine issues in children. Dr. Rahul completed his MBBS at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, followed by a DCH and MD from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. He further honed his expertise during a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at the National University Hospital, Singapore. Currently serving as Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Dr Rahul is dedicated to improving children’s health, with a particular interest in growth problems, type 1 diabetes, and thyroid disorders. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to his field, presenting at national and international conferences and publishing research on pediatric endocrinology. His work includes treating rare and complex cases, such as monogenic diabetes and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.