Neonatal Graves' disease associated with severe metabolic abnormalities

Pediatrics. 2011 Jul;128(1):e232-6. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-3244. Epub 2011 Jun 6.

Abstract

Neonatal Graves' disease is a rare condition that is sometimes associated with multisystem abnormalities that can mimic infection or inborn errors of metabolism. Here we describe the cases of 2 infants who had serious metabolic derangements including conjugated hyperbilirubinemia and hyperammonemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Graves Disease / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hyperammonemia / complications*
  • Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal / complications*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Metabolic Diseases / complications*
  • Severity of Illness Index