Hipotiroidismo congénito

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Hipotiroidismo congénito

Nombres alternativos:

Cretinismo

Síntomas:

La mayoría de los bebés afectados presentan pocos o ningún síntoma, debido a que únicamente tienen una leve deficiencia de la hormona tiroidea. Sin embargo, los bebés muy afectados por el hipotiroidismo a menudo suelen tener una apariencia característica cuyos síntomas pueden ser:

Esta apariencia generalmente se desarrolla a medida que progresa la enfermedad. El niño también puede presentar:

Signos y exámenes:

Un examen físico puede revelar:

Los exámenes abarcan:

Referencias:

Harris KB, Pass KA. Increase in congenital hypothyroidism in New York State and in the United States. Mol Genet Metab . 2007; 91(3):268-277.

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