Townes-Brocks syndrome with hypothyroidism

Townes-Brocks syndrome (TBS) is an autosomal dominant disorder with multiple malformations and variable expression. Major findings include external ear anomalies, hearing loss, limb deformity, imperforate anus, and renal malformations. Hypothyroidism is not a recognized feature of TBS. We are report...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2007-02, Vol.44 (2), p.140-142
Main Authors: Goswami, Vivek, Dubey, N K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple
Anus, Imperforate - complications
Child, Preschool
Ear, External - abnormalities
Female
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - complications
Humans
Hypothyroidism - complications
Kidney - abnormalities
Syndrome
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Summary:Townes-Brocks syndrome (TBS) is an autosomal dominant disorder with multiple malformations and variable expression. Major findings include external ear anomalies, hearing loss, limb deformity, imperforate anus, and renal malformations. Hypothyroidism is not a recognized feature of TBS. We are reporting a case of TBS with hypothyroidism, a rare association.
ISSN:0019-6061