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Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism) Summary

935 relevant articles (16 outcomes, 81 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: A condition in infancy or early childhood due to an in-utero deficiency of THYROID HORMONES that can be caused by genetic or environmental factors, such as thyroid dysgenesis or HYPOTHYROIDISM in infants of mothers treated with THIOURACIL during pregnancy. Endemic cretinism is the result of iodine deficiency. Clinical symptoms include severe MENTAL RETARDATION, impaired skeletal development, short stature, and MYXEDEMA.

Also Known As: Cretinism; Myxedema, Congenital; Endemic Cretinism; Cretinism, Endemic; Hypothyroidism, Congenital

Key Drugs and Agents for Congenital Hypothyroidism

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) : 6 outcomes 17 studies in 188 results : FDA 14 Generic
  2. Iodine : 5 outcomes 23 studies in 205 results : IBA
  3. Hormones : 2 outcomes 7 studies in 115 results : IBA
  4. Iodized Oil (Lipiodol) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 13 results : IBA
  5. Methimazole (Thiamazole) : 1 outcome 1 study in 5 results : FDA 9 Generic
  6. thiocyanate : 1 outcome in 7 results : IBA
  7. Folic Acid (Vitamin M) : 1 outcome in 3 results : FDA 47 Generic
  8. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  9. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  10. Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) : 7 studies in 135 results : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Congenital Hypothyroidism

  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. Goiter
  3. Mental Retardation (Idiocy)
  4. Phenylketonurias (Phenylketonuria)
  5. Rubella (German Measles)
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Key Therapies for Congenital Hypothyroidism

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  1. Seat Belts (Seat Belt) : 1 outcome in 1 result
  2. Prenatal Care : 1 outcome in 1 result
  3. Thyroidectomy : 1 study in 6 results
  4. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 1 study in 3 results
  5. Gamma Cameras (Gamma Camera) : 1 study in 2 results
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