hrp0084p3-1185 | Thyroid | ESPE2015

Neonatal Hyperthyroidism with Craniolacunia

Igaki Junko , Inoue Fumitaka , Fujiu Tohru , Hatakeyama Shinitsu

Background: Overt neonatal hyperthyroidism is estimated to occur in 1–2% of offspring of pregnant women with Graves’ disease. Preterm delivery, enhancement of bone include advanced bone age, craniosynostosis, and microcephaly may be present. Ventriculomegaly and hydrocephalus may present rarely, and just three cases were reported previously. Craniosynostosis is a risk factor for delayed cerebral development, hydrocephalus, and psychomotor retardation. Craniolacunia (...