hrp0092p2-289 | Thyroid | ESPE2019

Uncommon Presentations of a Common Condition: Experience from a Teaching Hospital!

Ahmad Ayesha

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is one of the commonly diagnosed endocrinopathy in children. The typical manifestations of a hypofunctioning thyroid are lethargy, somnolence, dry skin, cold intolerance, constipation, weight gain and bradycardia along with faltering height. Hypothyroidism presenting with typical manifestations is therefore readily suspected and diagnosed. Occassionally, the patients might present with unsual clinical features which might mimic oth...