The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ that secrets hormones. Thyroid hormones play important roles in brain and nerve development and growth in infants and children.
When a child is diagnosed with thyroid disease, families seek the expertise of the Pediatric Thyroid Center at CHOP for treatment. Our center treats patients with all types of thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease), thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.
