Down syndrome with Morgagni hernia and hypothyroidism
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2004; 14 (11): 689-690
in English
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ABSTRACT
A rare association of Down syndrome with hypothyroidism and Morgagni type of diaphragmatic defect is described in a one-year-old male child who presented with a history of recurrent chest infections and delayed milestones. He showed obvious features of Down syndrome but was also found to have hypothyroidism on investigations. Morgagni hernia was suspected on lateral chest X-ray and confirmed by CT scan thorax. He responded well to the management, which included surgical repair of the hernia
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Recurrence
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Thyroid Hormones
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Thyroxine
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic
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Hypothyroidism
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2004
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