Primary hypothyroidism with pericardial tamponade.
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2007-06-28
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We report a rare case of pericardial effusion and tamponade in a 10-yr-old child with undiagnosed primary hypothyroidism, who presented to us with delayed milestones, anasarca for 7 mth and respiratory distress for 20 days. The child recovered with ultrasound guided pericardial tap and thyroxine replacement therapy.
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Shastry RM, Shastry CC. Primary hypothyroidism with pericardial tamponade. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2007 Jun; 74(6): 580-1