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Cretinism and lingual thyroid presenting in an adult.
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  1. V. T. Yeung,
  2. E. P. Loong,
  3. C. S. Cockram
  1. Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT.

    Abstract

    A 29 year old woman presented with menorrhagia secondary to hypothyroidism. Subsequent investigation confirmed the presence of a lingual thyroid. Features of cretinism were present despite the late presentation. This unusual case is discussed with reference to previous publications.

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.63.744.881

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