Delayed cerebral development in twins with congenital hyperthyroidism

Am J Dis Child. 1983 Sep;137(9):842-5. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1983.02140350020006.

Abstract

Twins had congenital hyperthyroidism and delayed cerebral development manifested as ventriculomegaly, increased space in the interhemispheric fissure, and an exaggerated gyral pattern on cranial computed tomographic scans. At 3 1/2 years of age, both children had delayed development. Fetal and neonatal hyperthyroidism may interfere with normal brain growth and maturation with both neuranatomic and developmental sequelae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / growth & development*
  • Cerebral Ventricles / pathology
  • Cerebral Ventriculography
  • Child, Preschool
  • Developmental Disabilities / diagnosis
  • Developmental Disabilities / etiology*
  • Diseases in Twins*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / complications
  • Hyperthyroidism / congenital*
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed