Congenital Hypothyroidism: Understanding Developmental Risks
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, […]