THE VITAMIN D AND AUTOIMMUNE THYROIDITIS IN PEDIATRIC AGE

Abstract

Autoimmune diseases of the thyroid gland, including autoimmune thyroiditis, are widespread diseases. Autoimmune thyroiditis (AT) is found within the pediatric age. The aim is to study vitamin D within pediatric age patients with autoimmune thyroi­ditis. The study showed that the vitamin D level is low within AT compared to the control group (p=0.017).