A Case of Childhood Hyperthyroidism

Daniel Hardjadinata; Gunadi Santosa; R. H. Sardjito

Daniel Hardjadinata and Department of Child Health, Universitas Airlangga Medical School/Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya
Gunadi Santosa and Department of Child Health, Universitas Airlangga Medical School/Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya
R. H. Sardjito and Department of Child Health, Universitas Airlangga Medical School/Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya

Keywords: hyperthyroidsm

Abstract

An unusual case of hyperthyroidism in a 4 years old girl is presented. The pathogenesis of this disease is still uncertain, but several possible pathogenesis are described. The diagnosis is rarely difficult if the clinical manifestations are characteristic, but these signs and symptoms are usually found in adults and older children. Several differential diagnosis are also considered and the treatment and prognosis discussed.

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