Autoimmune thyroiditis in 18q deletion syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Chromosome Deletion
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18
- Thyroiditis, Autoimmune