An unusual cause of bleeding in primary hypothyroidism.

A 10-yr-old female was referred due to prolonged bleeding lasting for a week following tooth extraction. She had heavy periods since she was 9. Her height was < 0.

Cognitive functions in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Objective: There is controversy regarding cognitive function in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This study is aimed at the assessment of cognitive functions in children with CAH, and their relation to hydrocortisone (HC) therapy and testosterone levels.

Subjects And Methods: Thirty children with CAH due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency were compared with twenty age- and sex-matched healthy controls.