What is Congenital Hypothyroidism (CHT)? Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) or cretinism refers to a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland that is present at birth (congenital).

All newborns should be screened for congenital hypothyroidism within 48 to 72 hours of birth, and prompt treatment after diagnosis is necessary to avoid adverse outcomes, according to a report ...

Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when infants are unable to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormone, which is necessary for normal metabolism, growth and brain development. Immediate ...

Hypothyroidism is the most common congenital endocrine disorder ... of the presence of hypothyroidism and goiter with additional features consistent with iodotyrosine deiodinase deficiency ...

Genetic testing led to a change in diagnosis for 10 of 48 children with congenital hypothyroidism. The change in diagnosis allowed seven participants to be trialed off levothyroxine therapy.

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Congenital hypothyroidism' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

We identified a germline mutation in the DUOX2 gene, associated with congenital hypothyroidism, as a potential risk factor of PTC. Additionally, we characterized distinct molecular subtypes, BRAF-RAS ...

AN association between congenital nystagmus and hypothyroidism has not to our knowledge been suggested in the medical literature. Four patients have been seen at the Massachusetts General Hospital ...

Newborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 in Pediatrics. Exposure to iodine used for medical procedures in a ...