Publication: Hyperthyroidism in Down’s Syndrome – A Rare Association
Date
2022
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 76 - 78
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Trisomy 21 is the most common chromosomal abnormality in paediatric population, and the most common cause of intellectual disability. The most common endocrine disease in these population is hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is rare in patients with Down syndrome, but is likely to be underestimated. Hyperthyroidism treatment strategy is highly important for an undisturbed and balanced development of the children.The objective of this case report is to highlight the importance of hyperthyroidism in Down syndrome which is the rare presentation, to best of our knowledge.
Description
Manju Shrestha
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
Jyoti Agrawal
Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
Basant Rai
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
Shipra Chaudhary
Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
Keywords
Down syndrome, Carbimazole, Hyperthyroidism
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i3.46894