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Primary hypothyroidism with pericardial tamponade.

Ram Murthy Shastry1, Claret C Shastry

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India. ramu_shastry@hotmail.com

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Summary

A rare case of childhood hypothyroidism led to pericardial effusion and tamponade. Prompt treatment with fluid drainage and thyroxine replacement therapy resulted in full recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Primary hypothyroidism is a rare condition in children, potentially leading to severe complications if undiagnosed.
  • Cardiac manifestations, such as pericardial effusion, can occur in severe, untreated hypothyroidism.

Observation:

  • A 10-year-old child presented with delayed milestones, generalized edema (anasarca) for seven months, and respiratory distress for 20 days.
  • The child was diagnosed with undiagnosed primary hypothyroidism, a rare pediatric endocrine disorder.

Findings:

  • The patient exhibited a rare complication of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade secondary to primary hypothyroidism.
  • Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis successfully drained the pericardial effusion, relieving tamponade.

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  • This case highlights the critical importance of early diagnosis and management of primary hypothyroidism in children to prevent life-threatening cardiac complications.
  • Thyroxine replacement therapy is crucial for resolving both the endocrine disorder and its associated pericardial effusion and tamponade.