Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 34 No 5-6 (1994): May - June 1994

Congenital Hypothyroidism

Hisworo Multialam (Department of Child Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara Medical School/H. Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, North Sumatera)
Robert M. Simandjuntak (Department of Child Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara Medical School/H. Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, North Sumatera)
Endang D. Hamid (Department of Child Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara Medical School/H. Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, North Sumatera)

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05 Nov 2018

Abstract

We report a case of congenital hypothyroidism seen at the Division of Endocrinology, Medical School, University of North Sumatera/Dr. Pirngadi Hospital. A 13-month ols Batak girl presented witih signs and symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism. On physical examination, umbilical and inguinal hernias were present. Treatment with L -Thyroxme using initial dose 45/µg/day for one month was initiated and after two months the signs and symptoms disappeared. Laboratory finding showed normal T4, but T3 was slightly low. Radiological examination was done to evaluate the bone age. The treatment was continued using the follow-up dose of L-Thyroxine 45µg. Although the treatment has resulted in good outcome, evaluations for the child's growth and development should be continued.

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Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...