[Hypothyroid iodine deficiency struma in 2 siblings as a sequela of alternative nutrition].
Two siblings aged 4 and 7 years presented with a goitre and growth retardation. Laboratory data revealed hypothyroidism with elevated TSH, low T4 und T3, and a decreased urinary iodine excretion. Both children suffered from neurodermitis and because of that for already two years on a vegetarian diet free of any milk products; their nutrition contained sufficient calories but not enough iodine or vitamin B.
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Abteilung Kinderheilkunde II, Pädiatrische Nieren- und Stoffwechselerkrankungen, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D014676:Diet, Vegetarian; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000235:genetics; D006043:Goiter, Endemic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000172:deficiency*; D008297:Male; D009450:Neurodermatitis / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000235:genetics; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests
D007455:Iodine
Hypothyreote Jodmangelstruma bei 2 Geschwistern als Folge einer alternativen Ernährung.