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endemic cretinism

Endemic cretinism occurs wherever endemic goiter is prevalent. Etiology: iodine deficiency Clinical manifestations: 1) manifestations of cretinism 2) Retarded skeletal growth & brain development when iodine deficiency is severe.

General

cretinism (congenital hypothyroidism)

References

Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 5th ed. W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1994 pg 1125