Congenital Hypothyroidism(Cretinism)
(Cretinism) Congenital Hypothyroidism
LearningobjectivesYoushould know:The clinical features of congenitalhypothyroidism in neonates and childrenBe able to discussthe diagnosis andmanagement
Learning objectives You should know: The clinical features of congenital hypothyroidism in neonates and children Be able to discuss the diagnosis and management
Major contentsOverview of congenitalhypothroidismEtiologyClinical manifestationLaboratory examinationDiagnosis and differential diagnosisTreatment
Major contents Overview of congenital hypothroidism Etiology Clinical manifestation Laboratory examination Diagnosis and differential diagnosis Treatment
AbbreviationCHcongenital hypothyroidismTRHthyrotropin-releasing hormoneTSHthyrotropic-stimulatinghormoneT4thyroxineT3triiodothyronineMITmonoiodotyrosineDITdiiodotyrosineTGthyroglobulinTBGthyroxine-binding globulin
Abbreviation CH congenital hypothyroidism TRH thyrotropin-releasing hormone TSH thyrotropic-stimulating hormone T4 thyroxine T3 triiodothyronine MIT monoiodotyrosine DIT diiodotyrosine TG thyroglobulin TBG thyroxine-binding globulin
OverviewHypothyroidismCongenital hypothyroidismacquired hypothyroidismIodine deficiencyAutoimmunediseaseHashimoto thyroiditis
Overview Hypothyroidism Congenital hypothyroidism acquired hypothyroidism Iodine deficiency Autoimmune disease— Hashimoto thyroiditis