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ea0039ep120 | Thyroid | BSPED2015

Combined hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism in an infant following maternal administration of Iodine131 in early pregnancy

Sinka Sarita , Jones Jeremy , Staines Jonathan , Kinmond Sheena , Donaldson Malcom , Guftar Shaikh M

Background: In adults, hypoparathyroidism is a rare, but recognised complication of radioactive Iodine therapy. Hypothyroidism has been reported in neonates who have been exposed to Iodine131 in-utero, however, only one case of neonatal hypoparathyroidism secondary to maternal Iodine131 therapy has been described in the literature. To our knowledge this is the first case in the UK.Case presentation: A 27-year-old woman received two ...