Naslov
HYPOTHALAMIC HYPOTHYROIDISM IN A NEWBORN WITH CLASSIC GALACTOSEMIA: CASE REPORT

Autori
Unic Sabasov, Ivana ; Krzelj, Vjekoslav ; Skrabic, Veselin ; Tomasovic Maja ; Kuzmanic Samija, Radenka

Izvornik
Paediatrics today (Tuzla) (1840-0914) 11 (2015); 172-175

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
galactosemia; hypothalamic disease; hypothyroidism; newborn

Sažetak
Aim - To report a rare case of classic galactosemia and hypothalamic hypothyroidism. Case report - A male newborn presented with failure to thrive, prolonged cholestatic jaundice, sepsis and hypothyroidism. Hydration, empiric antibiotics and L-thyroxine treatment were started. Then as classic galactosemia has been suspected and confirmed, galactose- restricted diet has been commenced. The patient’s health status improved, including the fast recovery of the thyroid function tests. L- thyroxine dosage was decreased two weeks after starting the therapy and completely stopped two months after starting the galactose-restricted diet. Conclusion - Further investigations are necessary to establish whether such patients require treatment with L-thyroxine or galactose-restricted diet is sufficient. It may be useful to perform thyroid function tests also in infants diagnosed with classic galactosemia.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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