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Case Reports
. 1977 Nov;131(11):1264-5.
doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1977.02120240082018.

Hypothyroidism due to ectopy in siblings

M Kaplan, R Kauli, U Raviv, E Lubin, Z Laron
Case Reports

Hypothyroidism due to ectopy in siblings

M Kaplan et al. Am J Dis Child. 1977 Nov.

Abstract

Two families each had two siblings with hypothyroidism due to ectopy and hypoplasia of the thyroid. A genetic factor controlling normal thyroid development and descent may be responsible, and the importance of plasma thyroid-stimulating hormone estimation in borderline hypothyroid cases is emphasized. We suggest screening of siblings of patients with ectopic thyroid for hypothyroidism.

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