Congenital Hypothyroid: Report of Two Cases With Emphasis On Clinical Diagnosis And Brief Review of Relevant Literature

  • Inda D. Arif Department of Child Health, Universitas Sam Ratulangi/Gunung Wenang Hospital, Manado, North Sulawesi
  • A. S. Ongkie Department of Child Health, Universitas Sam Ratulangi/Gunung Wenang Hospital, Manado, North Sulawesi
Keywords: congenital hypothyroid;

Abstract

Two cases of congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed clinically have been presented. Clinical improvement during substitution therapy with Thyranon was evident. The importance of clinical diagnosis has been emphasized. Awareness of the condition has been stressed as being of urgent necessity to diagnose accurately.

Relevantt literature was briefly reviewed.

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2018-08-08
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Arif I, Ongkie A. Congenital Hypothyroid: Report of Two Cases With Emphasis On Clinical Diagnosis And Brief Review of Relevant Literature. PI [Internet]. 8Aug.2018 [cited 23Apr.2024];24(5-6):110-. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1924
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Case Report
Received 2018-08-08
Published 2018-08-08