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ea0056ep175 | Thyroid | ECE2018

Cretinism and language delay are rare manifestations of central hypothyroidism: 2 cases report

Beldi Vinicius , Marson Tomas , Araujo Aiana , Siena Thais , de Paula Mariana , Atique Patricia , Custodio Rodrigo , Maciel Lea , Ferraz Ivan , Del Ciampo Luiz , Martinelli Carlos

Cretinism and neurological impairment are related to primary hypothyroidism (PHT) while children with central hypothyroidism (CHT) are usually diagnosed during the investigation process for short stature.Objective: To describe two children with unusual presentation of CHT.Case 1: Baby girl, born after 38 weeks of gestation, weighing 3000 g, and measuring 49.5 cm long was admitted when 3 months old. The parents reported stunted neur...