Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) presenting as hypothyroidism with a large pericardial effusion

Thomas, J.E.; Bwakura, T.R.; Dzichauya, T.J.; Griffiths, S.

Central African Journal of Medicine 36(8): 205-206

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0008-9176
PMID: 2282654
Document Number: 361290
Iodine deficiency in Zimbabwe is common, but resultant hypothyroidism is said to be rare. A case of goitrous hypothyroidism with a large pericardia effusion is presented.

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