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Hnin Wutyi Aye

North Okkalapa General and Teaching Hospital, Myanmar

Title: Congenital Hypothyroidism; Thyroid Dysgenesis; presenting as a pseudo – obstruction in term infant

Abstract

Newborn screening has dramatically reduced rates of untreated congenital hypothyroidism (CH). However, in low-income nations where newborn screening programs do not exist, untreated CH remains a significant health and societal challenge. The goal of this report is to alert health care providers about the potential of undiagnosed Congenital Hypothyroidism in children of developing world. Sometimes, it can be  presenting as acute pseudo-bowel obstruction . We report one term infant presenting with acute pseudo -bowel obstruction with prolonged neonatal jaundice, subsequently diagnosed to have Congenital Hypothyroidism but responded well to medical management with thyroid supplementation.

Biography

Dr. Hnin Wutyi Aye was born in Yangon, Myanmar. She attended the University of Medicine in Yangon, where she obtained her medical degree. She further pursued her studies and completed a master's degree in pediatrics. With over a decade of experience in infant health and neonatology, she has established herself as a respected pediatrician. In 2016, Dr. Hnin joined the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH) in the UK. She obtained her Fellowship (FRCPCH) from the same institution in 2020. Her training included time at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), where she further honed her skills. Her accomplishments extend to academic recognition as well. She was awarded for her Fellowship paper at the 7th World Pediatric Infectious Disease Conference held in Australia.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Hnin has been deeply involved in advancing neonatal care and child health. She's been instrumental in various initiatives, including training programs like Easy Breathing Breathe (EBB) and newborn resuscitation training associated with John Hopkins University. She's actively participated in the Myanmar Neonatal Care Programme (MNCP) and the joint program between RCPCH and Myanmar Paediatric Society, focusing on practical skills in District Hospitals. She's also a strong advocate for initiatives supported by WHO and UNICEF, such as the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and Essential Newborn Care (EENC) programs. Currently, Dr. Hnin serves as a Senior Consultant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where she continues her dedication to both primary and advanced neonatal care.