A case of severe hypothyroidism presenting only with bleeding diathesis

Authors

  • Sudeb Mukherjee
  • Suhana Datta
  • Apurba Kumar Mukherjee
  • Pramatha Nath Datta
  • Indira Maisnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCR.2015.v01.i02.006

Keywords:

Activated partial thromboplastin time, Bleeding diathesis, Hypothyroidism

Abstract

Hypothyroidism can present with the variety of clinical features; however, bleeding manifestations as a sole presentation of hypothyroidism is extremely rare. Hemostatic disorder may be a manifestation of several underlying etiology. Here, we report a case of a 14 year old girl who initially presented with bleeding diathesis without any other symptoms suggestive of thyroid dysfunction but later on investigations was found to be suffering from severe hypothyroidism.

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Published

2015-06-20

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Case Report

How to Cite

A case of severe hypothyroidism presenting only with bleeding diathesis. (2015). Indian Journal of Case Reports, 1(2), 50-52. https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCR.2015.v01.i02.006

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