Graves' Disease in Children Presenting With Fragility Fracture: A Case Report.
Altern Ther Health Med
; 29(3): 262-265, 2023 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36634316
ABSTRACT
Background:
Adults with hyperthyroidism have been found to have decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and higher fracture risk. The most typical cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease. However, there are limited studies on how hyperthyroidism affects bone metabolism and fractures in children. We describe a unique instance of a patient who initially displayed a fragility fracture and was ultimately identified with Graves' disease after biochemical evaluations. CaseSummary:
A 2-year-8-month-old female presented with fragility fractures three times in only 7 months. A series of examinations were performed to evaluate any possible malformations or abnormalities of bone metabolism. Graves' disease was found, and drug therapies were employed (methimazole, propranolol, calcium carbonate, vitamin D). Since children with Graves' disease and fragility fractures have been uncommonly described in the past, a stringent and thorough long-term follow-up was initiated.Conclusions:
Children with undiagnosed Graves' disease had a higher risk of fractures and osteoporosis. This case suggests that BMD measurement may be necessary for the initial evaluation of Graves' disease in children.
Buscar no Google
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteoporose
/
Doença de Graves
/
Hipertireoidismo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
/
Child
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Altern Ther Health Med
Assunto da revista:
TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article