Open AccessCongenital hypothyroidism presenting with reversible renal impairment: an under-recognised problem?
Author(s) -
L. Essaddam,
A. Ben Mansour,
Nada Missaoui,
Rahma Guedri,
N. Mattoussi,
Z. Fitouri,
S. Ben Bêcher
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.619
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 2251-6581
DOI - 10.1007/s40200-019-00430-1
Subject(s) - medicine , renal function , levothyroxine , creatinine , endocrinology , thyroid function , congenital hypothyroidism , thyroid , urology
Hypothyroidism with impairment of renal function and raised creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) is described in adults and children with acquired hypothyroidism, but not in congenital hypothyroidism.