Primary hypothyroidism with pericardial tamponade.
Indian J Pediatr
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2007 Jun; 74(6): 580-1
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-83291
ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of pericardial effusion and tamponade in a 10-yr-old child with undiagnosed primary hypothyroidism, who presented to us with delayed milestones, anasarca for 7 mth and respiratory distress for 20 days. The child recovered with ultrasound guided pericardial tap and thyroxine replacement therapy.
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Main subject:
Pericardial Effusion
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Thyroid Function Tests
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Thyroid Hormones
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Severity of Illness Index
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Humans
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Male
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Child
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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