Autoimmune Thyroiditis in 18q Deletion Syndrome.

Autor: Lomenick, Jefferson P., Smith, W. Jackson, Rose, Susan R.
Zdroj: Journal of Pediatrics; Oct2005, Vol. 147 Issue 4, p541-543, 3p
Abstrakt: Deletion of a segment of the long arm of chromosome 18 causes characteristic physical features and mental retardation. Autoimmune disorders have been described with this syndrome in a limited number of reports. We describe 2 cases of autoimmune hypothyroidism in children with 18q deletion syndrome. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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