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Congenital hypothyroidism: clues to an early clinical diagnosis
The Journal of Family Practice
|October 1, 1977
Insights
Early diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism is challenging but crucial. Physicians should maintain a high suspicion for this treatable condition in newborns and infants until widespread screening is available.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Endocrinology
- Neonatology
Background:
- Congenital hypothyroidism presents diagnostic challenges in early life.
- Early detection is vital for preventing developmental issues.
- Current diagnostic methods can be limited in the neonatal period.
Abstract:
Congenital hypothyroidism is clinically difficult to diagnose early in life. A review of the common signs and symptoms of this treatable disease is presented, and a case diagnosed on the third day of life is discussed. Until neonatal thyroid screening is generally available it behooves all physicians caring for newborns and young infants to have a high index of suspicion for this disease.