Klin Padiatr 2010; 222(5): 315-316
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1249062
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Central Hypothyroidism Due to Malnutrition in a 6-Year Old Girl[*]

Zentrale Hypothyreose infolge Mangelernährung bei einem 6-jährigen MädchenN. C. Schmidt, M. Kölch, J. von Schnurbein, A.-K. Pfalzer, H. Cario, K.-M. Debatin, M. Wabitsch
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Publication Date:
22 March 2010 (online)

Introduction

It is known, that severe illness and extreme starvation (i. e. anorexia nervosa) can lead to significant changes in thyroid metabolism. Most often a Low T3 Syndrome is observed. We report on a six year old girl with central hypothyroidism as a result of poor eating behaviour and consecutive malnutrition.

1 Parts of this work have been presented at the annual meeting of the „Arbeitsgemeinschaften Pädiatrische Endokrinologie (APE) und Pädiatrische Diabetologie (AGPD)” November 7–9, 2008 in Bremen.

1 Parts of this work have been presented at the annual meeting of the „Arbeitsgemeinschaften Pädiatrische Endokrinologie (APE) und Pädiatrische Diabetologie (AGPD)” November 7–9, 2008 in Bremen.