Cretinism and lingual thyroid presenting in an adult

Vincent Yeung, E.P.L. Loong, Clive S. Cockram

Postgraduate Medical Journal · 1987 · 23 citations · 9 references

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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.

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