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 […]