Hashimoto Thyroiditis in a Patient With Dubowitz Syndrome and Short Stature

Dubowitz syndrome (DS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple morphological abnormalities, short stature, and different degrees of mental disability. Endocrinological evaluation should be done for these subjects, as they can suffer from multiple hormonal derangements. We present a case of a 12-year-old Lebanese girl, diagnosed with Dubowitz syndrome, who presented to our clinic for short stature. She had received growth hormones (GHs) and improved her height. More investigations showed the presence of Hashimoto thyroiditis with normal thyroid stimulating hormone, so hormonal follow-up was recommended. The association between Dubowitz syndrome and Hashimoto thyroiditis has not been described so far. Thus, in the setting of this syndrome, it is worthwhile to check for growth hormone deficiency and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.