Abstract |
A case of muscular hypertrophy in a hypothyroid 12-year-old male child, known as Kocher Debre Semelaigne syndrome, is reported with review of the relevant literature. The patient responded well to l-thyroxine therapy.
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Authors | Manju Salaria, Veena R Parmar |
Journal | Journal of the Indian Medical Association
(J Indian Med Assoc)
Vol. 102
Issue 11
Pg. 645-6
(Nov 2004)
ISSN: 0019-5847 [Print] India |
PMID | 15868877
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Thyroid Hormones
- Thyroxine
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Topics |
- Child
- Humans
- Hypertrophy
- Hypothyroidism
(complications)
- Male
- Muscle, Skeletal
(physiopathology)
- Muscular Diseases
(diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)
- Syndrome
- Thyroid Gland
(pathology)
- Thyroid Hormones
(deficiency)
- Thyroxine
(therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
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