Primary hypothyroidism presenting as severe vaginal bleeding in a prepubertal girl

C. M. Gordon; D. J. Austin; S. Radovick; M. R. Laufer

Primary hypothyroidism presenting as severe vaginal bleeding in a prepubertal girl

C. M. Gordon, D. J. Austin, S. Radovick, M. R. Laufer

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Abstract

We describe a case of acquired primary hypothyroidism in a prepubertal girl who presented with profound bradycardia, precocious puberty, and severe vaginal bleeding. A pelvic ultrasound revealed markedly enlarged ovaries with numerous cysts. Cystic aspiration, in concert with L-thyroxine therapy, appeared to halt vaginal bleeding, and led to resolution of cysts. This is the first reported case of percutaneous cyst aspiration to treat ovarian hyperstimulation caused by hypothyroidism in a child.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	35-38
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume	10
Issue number	1
State	Published - 1997
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Follicular aspiration
Hypothyroidism
Ovarian hyperstimulation
Precocious puberty
Vaginal bleeding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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Primary hypothyroidism presenting as severe vaginal bleeding in a prepubertal girl

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