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» Congenital Hypothyroidism - A case report of a child with severe disease symptoms that include protruding tongue, pericardial effusion, dry thick skin, sepsis, and lethargy. From Pediatric Oncall.




» Congenital Hypothyroidism - Information about this hereditary condition that is fairly uncommon. Learn the importance of newborn screening tests to prevent mental retardation.




» Graves' - Treatment of Children and Neonates - Special considerations in the management of thyrotoxicosis in utero and in children.




» Thyroid Disease in Childhood - Learn about the types of thyroid disorders affecting children, growth, metabolism, congenital hypothyroidism and congenital goitre.




» Thyroid Disorders in Children - A mother's personal story about her pregnancy and a daughter with Congenital Hypothyroidism.




» Children With Congenital Hypothyroidism and Their Siblings: Do They Really Differ? - Study suggests that even with treatment early in life, due to newborn screening, may have reduced IQ relative to siblings. (January, 2005)




» Infants of mothers with over- or under-active thyroid may have vision processing problems - Despite treatment there are subtle deficits that include difficulty distinguishing between colors and impaired contrast sensitivity, according to a new study. (September 30, 2004)