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Tawfiq Taki Al Lawati¹, Aisha Al Sinani², Fatma Ali Ramadhan Al Lawati³

¹Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

Oman Medical Journal

|August 29, 2025

Summary

This study highlights hyperthyroidism-related liver disease in children, a rare cause of jaundice. Effective management was achieved using carbimazole and propranolol.

Keywords:

Autoimmune Hepatitis Carbimazole Hyperthyroidism Jaundice Oman Pediatrics

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Hepatology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Hyperthyroidism-related liver disease is an infrequent cause of jaundice in pediatric populations.
Limited clinical and histological data exist regarding this condition and its management.
Thyrotoxicosis can present with hepatic dysfunction, necessitating further investigation.

Observation:

A five-year-old girl diagnosed with thyrotoxicosis presented with associated hepatitis.
The patient exhibited symptoms indicative of liver disease secondary to hyperthyroidism.

Findings:

The case demonstrates successful management of hyperthyroidism-associated hepatitis.
Treatment with carbimazole and propranolol led to positive clinical outcomes.
This suggests a viable therapeutic approach for similar pediatric cases.

Implications:

This case contributes valuable information on the clinical presentation and successful management of a rare pediatric condition.
The findings support the use of antithyroid medication and beta-blockers in managing hyperthyroidism-induced liver disease in children.
Further research is warranted to expand the understanding and evidence base for this uncommon liver disease in pediatric endocrinology.