Cretinism
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| Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome | ||
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| Thyroid hyperplasia in cretinism Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology | ||
| ICD-10 | E00 | |
| ICD-9 | 243 | |
| DiseasesDB | 6612 | |
| MeSH | C05.116.099.343.347 | |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753
Synonyms and keywords: Congenital hypothyroidism; hypothyroidism, congenital; cretinism (hypothyroid)
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Cretinism from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Screening
Natural history, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy