[Hypothyroid goiter with tracheal compression in a child in Cote d'Ivoire]. / Goitre hypothyroidien compressif chez une enfant en Côte d'Ivoire.
Med Trop (Mars)
; 69(1): 71-2, 2009 Feb.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19499739
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this report is to describe a case involving a primary form of hypothyroid goiter with tracheal compression discovered late in a four-year-old child. Slowing of height and weight gain and mental retardation was irreversible. The child was treated using L-thyroxin. Systematic screening for hypothyroidism during the neonatal period is recommended in developing countries.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estenosis Traqueal
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Bocio Nodular
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Hipotiroidismo
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Med Trop (Mars)
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article