Hypothyroidism Flashcards
1
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Define ‘congenital hypothyroidism’
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Congenital hypothyroidism is a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland that affects infants from birth
2
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Aetiology of congenital hypothyroidism
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Autoimmune thyroiditis (most common)
Post total-body irradiation
Iodine deficiency (most common cause in developing world)
3
Q
Clinical features of hypothyroidism
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Enlarged tongue (macroglossia)
Constipation
Hypotonia
Jaundice
Poor feeding
Poor brain development
4
Q
Management of hypothyroidism
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Simple thyroxine supplement can allow child to have normal brain development
5
Q
Screening for congenital hypothyroidism
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Heel prick test in first week of life
