Spot Diagnosis

Hypothyroidism



Question :
A 2 year old female child presented with edema, lethargy, constipation.

What is the diagnosis?

Discussion :
Hypothyroidism. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in childhood is autoimmune thyroiditis. In iodine deficient counties, iodine deficiency remains the most common thyroid disease. Treatment consists of thyroid hormone supplementation

Correct Answers : yes  89%

Last Shown : Mar 2005
 
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