1.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 62(2): 213-214, 2024 Feb.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38172039
2.
Int J Appl Basic Med Res
; 4(2): 119-21, 2014 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25143889
RESUMO
Hypothyroidism is frequently encountered condition to a pediatrician. Passive effusions into serous cavities, sometimes to considerable amount are frequently noted. However, the significant ascites caused by this is rare in a child and in no instance, it is too excessive. So diagnosis is frequently delayed and patient frequently receive unnecessary procedures such as liver, even gastrointestinal biopsies. Analysis of ascitic fluid shows exudative nature with high protein. The case we present here is a 4-year-old female child with recurrent ascites, developmental delay and hypoproteinemia. High index of suspicion can lead to diagnosis. Over all prognosis is excellent after stating replacement therapy with L-thyroxine.