einstein (São Paulo). 01/Jan/2011;9(1 Pt 1):78-80.
A newborn with neck mass
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082011RC1891
ABSTRACT
Congenital goiter is a rare cause of neonatal neck mass and may result from a fetal defectin synthesis of thyroxine, or administration of antithyroid drugs or iodides during pregnancy. The thyroid dysfunction often accompanies it. This report describes a case of a male term newborn with congenital goiter and primary hypothyroidism. Hormonal replacement treatment was started leading to normal levels of free thyroxine and triiodothyronine. In face of a maternal negative investigation, dyshormonogenesis was considered to be the most probable cause of hypothyroidism.
A newborn with neck mass
Keywords: Infant, newborn; Goiter; Congenital hypothyroidism; Case reports
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