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Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)

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; Fetal Iodine Deficiency Disorder; Cretinism, Endemic; Hypothyroidism, Congenital
Networked: 1768 relevant articles (29 outcomes, 167 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Hypothyroidism
2. Intellectual Disability (Idiocy)
3. Endemic Goiter
4. Goiter
5. Phenylketonurias (Phenylketonuria)

Experts

1. Refetoff, Samuel: 25 articles (12/2022 - 10/2003)
2. Van Vliet, Guy: 18 articles (03/2021 - 03/2002)
3. Narumi, Satoshi: 15 articles (01/2021 - 04/2009)
4. Hashemipour, Mahin: 14 articles (02/2018 - 01/2006)
5. Hasegawa, Tomonobu: 12 articles (01/2021 - 04/2009)
6. Tonacchera, Massimo: 12 articles (01/2021 - 10/2003)
7. Pohlenz, Joachim: 12 articles (12/2016 - 04/2003)
8. Arvan, Peter: 11 articles (12/2022 - 08/2008)
9. Persani, Luca: 11 articles (02/2022 - 08/2003)
10. Targovnik, Héctor M: 11 articles (01/2022 - 06/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Congenital Hypothyroidism:
1. IodineIBA
2. Thyroxine (Levothyroxine)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Thyroid HormonesIBA
4. Iodized OilIBA
5. SaltsIBA
6. Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)FDA Link
7. Antithyroid Agents (Antithyroid Drugs)IBA
8. Methimazole (Thiamazole)FDA LinkGeneric
9. thiocyanateIBA
10. Thyrotropin AlfaFDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Child Restraint Systems
3. Seat Belts (Seat Belt)
4. Prenatal Care (Care, Prenatal)
5. Thyroidectomy