Shastry, Ram MurthyShastry, Claret C2007-06-282009-05-302007-06-282009-05-302007-06-28Shastry RM, Shastry CC. Primary hypothyroidism with pericardial tamponade. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2007 Jun; 74(6): 580-1http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/83291We 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.engCardiac Tamponade --complicationsChildFollow-Up StudiesHumansHypothyroidism --complicationsMalePericardial Effusion --complicationsRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexThyroid Function TestsThyroid Hormones --therapeutic useTreatment OutcomeCase Reports