Hyperthyroidism in Down’s Syndrome – A Rare Association

Authors

  • Manju Shrestha Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
  • Jyoti Agrawal Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
  • Basant Rai Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
  • Shipra Chaudhary Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i3.46894

Keywords:

Down syndrome, Carbimazole, Hyperthyroidism

Abstract

Trisomy 21 is the most common chromosomal abnormality in paediatric population, and the most common cause of intellectual disability. The most common endocrine disease in these population is hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is rare in patients with Down syndrome, but is likely to be underestimated. Hyperthyroidism treatment strategy is highly important for an undisturbed and balanced development of the children.The objective of this case report is to highlight the importance of hyperthyroidism in Down syndrome which is the rare presentation, to best of our knowledge.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Shrestha, M., Agrawal, J., Rai, B., & Chaudhary, S. (2022). Hyperthyroidism in Down’s Syndrome – A Rare Association. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 42(3), 76–78. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i3.46894

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3 (2022)

Section

Case Reports

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