Epilepsy as the main clinical manifestation of congenital hypothyroidism: A rare case report

Cahyanti, Lailita Dwi, Ainiyah, Aslin Nur, Mafaz, Zidnal and Arisanti, Ditya (2025) Epilepsy as the main clinical manifestation of congenital hypothyroidism: A rare case report. Magna Neurologica, 3 (2). ISSN 2985-3729

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Abstract

Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is defined as a deficiency of thyroid
hormones present at birth and is one of the most common causes of intellectual disability. CH
shows several manifestations, but it is rarely reported that CH manifests as epilepsy. To our
knowledge, this rare manifestation of congenital hypothyroidism has only been reported four
times previously. The potential association between CH and epilepsy remains unclear.
Case: We reported a rare case of a 1-year-old child who presented to the emergency
department with complaints of recurrent seizures. Laboratory results showed increased TSH
levels and decreased FT4 levels. Electroencephalography (EEG) results were expected. The
patient was diagnosed with epilepsy and congenital hypothyroidism. The patient received
stabilization therapy in the ER and was admitted to the PICU for 7 days. During
hospitalization and a seven-day evaluation at home, the patient did not experience any further
seizures

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	congenital hypothyroidism, epilepsy, pathogenesis, seizure
Subjects:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine > 111403 Paediatrics
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences > Department of Medical Education
Depositing User:	Ditya Sp.A
Date Deposited:	11 Feb 2026 10:08

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