On athyrosis (creatinism in the Philippines)

ABSTRACT

A case of creatinism (athyrosis) at the age of 14 months is discussed, especially the radiologic findings. it is more than probable that the metabolic deficiency started during intrauterine life, in spite of the normal thyroid function of the mother. This is the first case with a series of characteristic bone changes described so far in the Philippines. (Summary and Conclusions)