Among the ubiquitous metabolic and growth effects of thyroid priva· tion in early infancy,
those relating to the central nervous system, its development and its function, are of primary …

Even now some writings describe hypothyroidism only in its fully developed forms, ie,
generalized myxedema, great skin dryness, retarded mentality, dwarfism, characteristic …

• Fifty-six children with congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed by neonatal screening were
reviewed at 3 years of age or older. The presence or absence of the thyroid gland was …

THERE are few therapeutic achievements in pediatric practice which match the spectacular
changes which regularly occur after a cretin is given adequate therapy. When early …

This article describes aspects of congenital hypothyroidism, outlining retrospective studies
and indicating the effects on development in childhood of the deficiency of thyroid hormone …

A study of 128 children with hypothyroidism is presented. The mental attainments are
evaluated in relation to the severity and age of onset of symptoms, and in relation to the age …

Mass population screening of newborn infants for congenital hypothyroidism was introduced
in 1974 and now is a routine and effective means of early diagnosis of congenital …

Thyroid dysfunction in infancy and childhood results in the metabolic abnormalities found in
the adult and also affects growth and development. Because these thyroid …

IRREVE, SI~ LE damage to the nervous system from hypothyroidism occurs readily during
the period of rapid growth, while myxedema acquired later in life may be allowed to persist …

Congenital hypothyroidism is clinically difficult to diagnose early in life. A review of the
common signs and symptoms of this treatable disease is presented, and a case diagnosed …