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Infantile systemic hyalinosis with early thyroid dysfunction.

Ozgur Pirgon1, Mehmet Emre Atabek, H Hasan Esen

  • 1Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey. ozpirgon@hotmail.com

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism : JPEM
|September 14, 2007
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Infantile systemic hyalinosis causes hyaline deposits in tissues. This case highlights the importance of thyroid screening in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Endocrinology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder.
  • It involves diffuse hyaline deposits across multiple organs, including skin, GI tract, muscles, and glands.
  • The underlying molecular mechanisms of ISH remain largely unknown.

Observation:

  • A case study of an 18-month-old girl diagnosed with infantile systemic hyalinosis.
  • The patient also presented with co-occurring hypothyroidism.
  • This observation suggests a potential link between ISH and endocrine dysfunction.

Findings:

  • Widespread hyalinosis is the primary pathological hallmark of ISH.
  • The co-occurrence of hypothyroidism in this patient indicates a possible association.

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  • Thyroid dysfunction may be a relevant comorbidity in infantile systemic hyalinosis.

    • Implications:

    • Routine thyroid function tests are recommended for all newly diagnosed infantile systemic hyalinosis patients.
    • Early detection of hypothyroidism can lead to timely intervention and management.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the relationship between ISH and thyroid abnormalities.