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[Diabetes and hypothyroidism].

F Vargas, A Gómez, E Borrajo

    Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    A young girl with insulin-dependent diabetes developed hypothyroidism, a rare co-occurrence. High levels of antimicrosomal antibodies were detected, suggesting an autoimmune link between diabetes and thyroid disease in children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Immunology
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1 diabetes) is an autoimmune condition.
    • Hypothyroidism can also have autoimmune origins, often associated with thyroid antibodies.
    • The co-occurrence of these two conditions in pediatric patients is infrequently reported.

    Observation:

    • A 7.5-year-old female diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus presented with newly detected clinical and analytical hypothyroidism during treatment.
    • Laboratory analysis revealed a high titer of antimicrosomal antibodies (1/102,400).
    • This finding contrasts with previous observations at the center where 25 diabetic patients showed negative results for microsomal antibodies.

    Findings:

    • The case highlights a rare clinical association between insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and autoimmune hypothyroidism in a child.

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  • Elevated antimicrosomal antibodies suggest a potential shared autoimmune pathogenesis.
  • The high antibody titer indicates a significant autoimmune thyroid process.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of screening for thyroid dysfunction in children with type 1 diabetes, particularly those with high antibody titers.
    • Further research may elucidate the specific autoimmune mechanisms linking these conditions in pediatric populations.
    • Early detection and management of co-existing autoimmune diseases can improve patient outcomes.