hrp0086p2-p948 | Thyroid P2 | ESPE2016

Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne Syndrome: Hypothyroidism with Muscle Pseudohypertrophy

Bogova Elena , Deryagina Alesya , Shyryaeva Tatyana , Tulpakov Anatoly

Background: Kocher-Debre Semelaigne syndrome (KDSS) is a rare form of myopathy in patients with longstanding moderate-to-severe hypothyroidism.Objective and hypotheses: We present the case of 7-year-old boy who developed muscular pseudohypertrophy, associated with long-term untreated hypothyroidism.Method: A 7-year-old boy presented with growth failure, lassitude and lethargy. He was born small for gestational age at 28 weeks gesta...