Neonatal Hyperthyroidism Presenting as Neonatal Cholestasis

Aakash Pandita
2017 Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care  
Neonatal cholestasis has varied etiology including both medical and surgical causes. Hypothyroidism is well known treatable cause of cholestasis but hyperthyroidism though rare is a reported cause of cholestasis and is treatable. Our case presented with failure to thrive, features suggestive of cholestasis and hepatosplenomegaly. Further evaluation revealed maternal and neonatal hyperthyroidism. Baby was treated with antithyroid medication, methimazole. Improvement in cholestasis and weight
more » ... was noted with methimazole. Hyperthyroidism albeit rare is an important treatable cause of neonatal cholestasis [1]. Case Highlights i. Hyperthyroidism though rare is a treatable cause of neonatal cholestasis Citation: Kallem V, Murki S, Sreeram S, Pandita A (2017) Neonatal Hyperthyroidism Presenting as Neonatal Cholestasis. J Pediatr Neonatal Care 7(2): 00279.
doi:10.15406/jpnc.2017.07.00279 fatcat:3orsmp32ozfe5hynkfsnffjyei