Tag: congenital hypothyroidism

February 19, 2026 / Mohammed looti

CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM

Introduction to Congenital Hypothyroidism Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) represents one of the most significant and prevalent endocrine disorders encountered in the neonatal period, characterized by an inadequate production of thyroid hormones by the newborn’s thyroid gland. This deficiency can have profound implications for the child’s subsequent maturation, as these hormones are central to nearly every metabolic […]

February 2, 2026 / Mohammed looti

CRETINISM

Introduction: Definition and Historical Context Cretinism, medically and more accurately termed congenital hypothyroidism (CH), represents a severe developmental disorder arising from the insufficient production of thyroid hormones necessary for normal somatic and neurological maturation during prenatal development and infancy. This condition is distinct from adult-onset hypothyroidism primarily because it affects critical periods of brain development, […]