Acquired hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency in an American child
- Resource Type
- research-article
- Authors
- Brooks, Merrian J.; Post, Ernest M.
- Source
- Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. 27(11-12):1233-1235
- Subject
- eosinophilic esophagitis
hypothyroidism
iodine deficiency
Patient reports
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2191-0251
0334-018X
Acquired hypothyroidism secondary to iodine deficiency is rarely reported in iodine-replete environments. The case of a 9-year-old patient with severe acquired hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency is presented. His deficiency occurred because of a restrictive diet used to control eosinophilic esophagitis. Hypothyroidism and iodine deficiency were quickly corrected with a kelp supplement.