Cretinism: Early diagnosis its relation to mental prognosis
1971; BMJ; Volume: 46; Issue: 249 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1136/adc.46.249.692
ISSN1468-2044
Autores Tópico(s)Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
ResumoA total of 141 cases of hypothyroidism diagnosed within the first two years has been reviewed. The best mental development was achieved when treatment was begun within the first three months of life. At this time hypothyroidism presents mainly with symptoms—usually feeding difficulty, constipation, and lethargy, while the classical physical signs are less obvious than later.
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