Thyroid hypoplasia of the left lobe in two girls affected by Williams syndrome

Clin Dysmorphol. 2003 Oct;12(4):267-8. doi: 10.1097/00019605-200310000-00011.

Abstract

Williams syndrome is a well-recognized disorder, having an incidence of 1 in 20,000 live births. However, thyroid function in these patients is rarely studied. This paper reports thyroid hypoplasia of the left lobe in two girls affected by Williams syndrome, suggesting that it may be a feature of this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Thyroid Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Thyroid Diseases / pathology*
  • Thyroid Gland / abnormalities*
  • Thyroid Gland / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography
  • Williams Syndrome / pathology*