Congenital Goiter Presenting as a Transient Neck Swelling in a Newborn: A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Goiter is not frequently seen in the neonatal period.Case report: We report the case of a full-term neonate who was born with anterior neck swelling and observed tosuffer from congenital goiter on examination. Thyroid function tests were within normal limits. Thyroid swellinggradually reduced in size during the 1st week of life. All the cases of congenital goiter that has been reported in theliterature are associated with hypothyroidism. To the best of our knowledge, this study was the first case of congenitalgoiter with euthyroid status.Conclusion: Goiter is rarely seen in newborn infants. All pediatricians who deal with neonates with thisdisease should recognize the disease, understand its cause and prognosis, and advise appropriate therapy.

Keywords

• congenital goiter
• congenital hypothyroidism
• case reports