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Hyperthyroidism in a case of Down syndrome
V A Londhey1, G C Rajadhyaksh, K S Barhate
1Department of Medicine, TNMC and BYL Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai 400008.
Abstract:
An 18 years old mentally retarded male, with morphologic features suggestive of Down syndrome was admitted with fever since 3 weeks. Karyotyping proved trisomy 21. Prominent thyroid swelling with resting tachycardia and hyper-irritability was present. He was found to have multiple renal abscesses and was treated with antibiotics. Thyroid function tests revealed hyperthyroidism which responded to anti-thyroid drugs. So, we report this case of Down syndrome with hyperthyroidism which is a rare association.
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