Hypothyroidism and hip pain

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disorder affecting adolescents and has multifactorial aetiology. Hypothyroidism may present as SCFE. We introduce a patient with such a presentation to highlight the association.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Santosh Kumar, Jasninder Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2016-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Child Health
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Online Access:http://www.sajch.org.za/index.php/SAJCH/article/view/1221/739