ADHD and thyroid abnormalities: a research note.

Full Abstract

Contradictory findings have been reported on associations between ADHD and thyroid abnormalities including the syndrome of generalized resistance to thyroid hormone. We systematically reviewed thyroid function in a large group of children and adolescents with ADHD (N = 132). We failed to find evidence of generalized resistance to thyroid hormone. Although mild laboratory abnormalities in thyroid function were observed in a minority of ADHD subjects, they were not different than rates reported in the literature for normal children.

Author information

Author/s: Spencer, T (T); Biederman, J (J); Wilens, T (T); Guite, J (J); Harding, M (M);

Affiliation: Pediatric Psychopharmacology Unit (ACC-725), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (J Child Psychol Psychiatry), published in ENGLAND. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1995-Jul; vol 36 (issue 5) : pp 879-85

Dates: Created 1995/11/02; Completed 1995/11/02; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 7559851, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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