Cretinism and lingual thyroid presenting in an adult
- 1 October 1987
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Postgraduate Medical Journal
- Vol. 63 (744) , 881-883
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.63.744.881
Abstract
A 29 year old woman presented with menorrhagia secondary to hypothyroidism. Subsequent investigation confirmed the presence of a lingual thyroid. Features of cretinism were present despite the late presentation. This unusual case is discussed with reference to previous publications.Keywords
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