Presentation
Goiter may be present. T4 is low and TSH is elevated. [slideshare.net]
Adrenal ectopic thyroid could present with hypertension, 25 while that in the gallbladder may present with right upper quadrant abdominal pain. 20 Presentation with features of hypothyroidism occurs mainly in children. [hormones.gr]
It is also frequently present in newborns with Down syndrome. [elsevier.es]
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) can be defined as a lack of thyroid hormones present from birth. If it is not detected and treated early it is associated with irreversible neurological problems and poor growth. [patient.info]
(Dorland, 27th ed) Present On Admission POA Help "Present On Admission" is defined as present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs — conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter, including emergency department, observation, or [icd10data.com]
Entire Body System
- Thyroid Nodule
Several conditions such as hyperthyroidism, goiters, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer can be treated by partially or fully removing the thyroid gland. This may result in hypothyroidism. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Other causes of hyperthyroidism include thyroid nodules, which are overactive (usually noncancerous) growths in an otherwise normal thyroid gland, and thyroiditis, or inflammation of the thyroid gland. [diabetesselfmanagement.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Fracture
Osteoporosis raises the risk of bone fractures, making falling much more dangerous. [diabetesselfmanagement.com]
Destructive lesions of the tibial plateau similar to compression fractures have been described, possibly due to epiphyseal dysgenesis or aseptic necrosis. [clinicaladvisor.com]
Urogenital
- Polyuria
Case Report A 6½-year-old female child was referred to the endocrine center at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir for evaluation of polyuria of 6 weeks duration and failure to thrive. Her 24 h urine volume was 1500 ml. [thetrp.net]
Neurologic
- Stroke
These changes further raise the already high risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke among people with diabetes. [diabetesselfmanagement.com]
Workup
[…] lateral radiograph of the knee may be obtained to look for the distal femoral epiphysis; this ossification center appears at about 36 weeks' gestation, and its absence in a term or postterm infant indicates prenatal effects of hypothyroidism. [16] See Workup [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
Treatment Levothyroxine (LT4) is the treatment of choice for CH. The objective is to attain a neurological development and growth corresponding to the genetic potential of the child. [elsevier.es]
If this disorder is untreated, studies show a loss of IQ proportionate to the age at which treatment is started: if treatment is started at 0 to 3 months of age, mean IQ is 89 (range: 64–107); if treatment is started at 3 to 6 months of age, mean IQ is [wvdhhr.org]
The goal of treatment is to restore the thyroid gland to normal function, producing normal levels of thyroid hormones. Treatment may include prescription of thyroid hormones to replace the deficient hormones. [stanfordchildrens.org]
Prognosis
Prognosis The prognosis is excellent if timely treated. Most of the children achieve normal physical and mental growth. Regular follow-ups and blood thyroid hormone measurements are needed for optimum management. [lecturio.com]
Absence of the distal femoral ossification nucleus (“empty knee” sign) or a diameter The usefulness of the etiological diagnosis lies in the prognosis. [elsevier.es]
Prognosis If CH is detected early in infants and treatment begun, normal development of mental function can occur. [ 11 ] If treatment is delayed, spasticity, gait problems and dysarthria and profound mental disability may result. [patient.info]
Layout of presentation Thyroid physiology Incidence Classification Causes Diagnosis & screening Follow up of screening Treatment & monitoring Prognosis 4. [slideshare.net]
Prognosis Thyroid hormone replacement therapy generally maintains normal thyroid hormone levels unless treatment is interrupted or discontinued. [healthofchildren.com]
Etiology
The etiology of CH was different from that reported in many other studies. The most common etiology of CH was dyshormonogenesis. [16] Female-to-male ratio was not similar to other studies in this field, which showed female predominance. [advbiores.net]
Absence of the distal femoral ossification nucleus (“empty knee” sign) or a diameter The usefulness of the etiological diagnosis lies in the prognosis. [elsevier.es]
The association between cardiac malformations and mean T4 and TSH concentrations, etiology of CH according to radiologic findings and permanent and transient CH were studied in CH patients. [ingentaconnect.com]
The etiology of TD, which is the most common cause of CH, is largely unknown. [dovepress.com]
Hypothyroidism, usually of autoimmune etiology and only occasionally of nonautoimmune etiology, has been reported to be associated with dRTA. [thetrp.net]
Epidemiology
"The Epidemiology of Thyroid Disease". British Medical Bulletin. vol. 99. 2011. pp. 39-51. [clinicaladvisor.com]
"Epidemiology of congenital hypothyroidism". Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes. 105 Suppl 4: 19–23. doi : 10.1055/s-0029-1211926. PMID 9439909. ^ Harris, KB; Pass, KA (July 2007). [en.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology In the UK, 1 in 4,000 live births have CH. The incidence is twice as common in girls. [ 1 ] Areas with iodine deficiency associated with endemic CH are Bangladesh, China, Peru and Zaire. [patient.info]
These inborn errors may include: Lack of iodide uptake Abnormalities in TSH receptors Defects in thyroglobulin Deiodinase defect Defects in thyroid peroxidase Epidemiology of Congenital Hypothyroidism In the United States, it is estimated that the annual [lecturio.com]
However, studies have reported a change in the epidemiology, with a doubling in incidence to around 1 in 1500 live newborns. [1, 2] This is thought to be due in part to an increase in congenital hypothyroidism with thyroid gland-in-situ (GIS). [3] Lower [emedicine.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology
Etiology and Pathophysiology of Congenital Hypothyroidism Anatomic defects of the thyroid gland The thyroid gland develops from the fourth branchial pouch in the buccopharyngeal cavity during fourth to the tenth week of gestation. [lecturio.com]
Pathophysiology The most common cause is some form of thyroid dysgenesis: aplasia, hypoplasia, or an ectopic gland; thyroid ectopy accounts for two thirds of thyroid dysgenesis. [wvdhhr.org]
Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. 7th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008:1254-1256. 3. AACE Thyroid Task Force. [uspharmacist.com]
Pathophysiology Autoimmune thyroid disease can be caused by multiple autoantibodies. All thyroid antibodies can be seen in all forms of autoimmune thyroid disease, in varying degrees of specificity. [clinicaladvisor.com]
Discordance of monozygotic twins for thyroid dysgenesis: implications for screening and for molecular pathophysiology. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab. 87: 4072-4077, 2002. 33. Rosenberg, T.; Gilboa, Y.: Familial thyroid ectopy and hemiagenesis. Arch. [genome.jp]
Prevention
Soy falls into a category of foods known as goitrogens —foods and supplements that prevent proper thyroid hormone production and cause the thyroid gland to enlarge. [verywell.com]
The main objective was the prevention of mental retardation due to thyroid hormone deficiency during the early months of life. [books.google.com]
Almost all babies in New Zealand are screened, and early detection can prevent severe disability and death. Approximately 45 babies a year are identified through screening with one of the conditions. [nsu.govt.nz]
If tests are positive, they can take measures to prevent the disease from progressing. [medicalnewstoday.com]