title: Acquired hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency in an American child.
abstract: Acquired hypothyroidism secondary to iodine deficiency is rarely reported in iodine-replete environments. The case of a 9-year-old patient with severe acquired hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency is presented. His deficiency occurred because of a restrictive diet used to control eosinophilic esophagitis. Hypothyroidism and iodine deficiency were quickly corrected with a kelp supplement.
authors.forename: Merrian J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: Ernest M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Post
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D007455:Iodine