Speech and language delay in two children: an unusual presentation of hyperthyroidism.
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
; 26(11-12): 1171-4, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Hyperthyroidism is rare in pre-school children. Untreated, it can have a profound effect on normal growth and development, particularly in the first 2 years of life. Although neurological manifestations of dysthyroid states are well known, specific expressive speech and language disorder as a presentation of hyperthyroidism is rarely documented.METHODS:
Case reports of two children with hyperthyroidism presenting with speech and language delay.RESULTS:
We report two pre-school children with hyperthyroidism, who presented with expressive speech and language delay, and demonstrated a significant improvement in their language skills following treatment with anti-thyroid medication.CONCLUSIONS:
Hyperthyroidism must be considered in all children presenting with speech and language difficulties, particularly expressive speech delay. Prompt recognition and early treatment are likely to improve outcome.
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Assunto principal:
Hipertireoidismo
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Transtornos do Desenvolvimento da Linguagem
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article