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Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) presenting as hypothyroidism with a large pericardial effusion |
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| Authors: | J E Thomas T R Bwakura T J Dzichauya S Griffiths |
| Institution: | Department of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe, Avondale, Harare. |
| Abstract: | Iodine deficiency in Zimbabwe is common, but resultant hypothyroidism is said to be rare. A case of goitrous hypothyroidism with a large pericardia effusion is presented. |
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