hrp0089p3-p393 | Thyroid P3 | ESPE2018

An Assay Led Astray: A Curious Case of Biotin-Induced Hyperthyroidism

Taylor-Miller Tashunka , Alexander Ashely , Yen Tina , O'Connell Michele

The third child to Burmese parents is born at term in good condition in a suburban hospital. The baby was breast fed from birth and had a normal physical examination without dysmorphic features or palpable liver edge. The parents have had two previous live male births at term, that developed severe jaundice and seizure in the first 24 hours of life; both passed away on day 3 of life. Due to concerns of possible metabolic condition, the baby was commenced on prophylactic photot...