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Congenital Hypothyroidism

Congenital Hypothyroidism is the result of a partial or full loss of the thyroid gland. It mostly affects infants and it happens approximately in one in four thousand children (1 - 4,000). If left untreated, the child could suffer permanent brain disabilities and growth failure. Treatment for this condition is simple and it usually consists of a daily dose of thyroid hormone.
​To read more about congenital hypothyroidism click the link below:

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/congenital-hypothyroidism


Spanish Translation
Hipotiroidismo congénito es el resultado de una pérdida parcial o total de la glándula tiroides. Afecta principalmente a recién nacidos y ocurre aproximadamente en uno de 4 mil niños (1-4.000). Si no se trata, el niño podría sufrir discapacidad permanente del cerebro y retraso en el crecimiento. Tratamiento para esta condición es simple y generalmente consiste en una dosis diaria de la hormona tiroidea.
Para mas informacion visite este sitio: 
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https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/espanol/temas-de-salud/alpha/h/congenital-hypothyroidism#contentmaster_1_pagemaincontent_1_columnprimary_1_rptAccordion_pnlSectionBody_3 
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES (ENGLISH & Español)

Parent information  ENGLISH from Thyroid Association

PARENT INFO
RMATION

Congenital hypothyroidism: insights into pathogenesis and treatment

En Español:

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HIPOTIROIDISMO CONGENITO PRIMARIO 
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Hipotiroidismo congénito en los infantes
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  • Home
  • Your Thyroid Specialists
  • Thyroid Support Group & Weblinks
  • Thyroid - Videos by Dr. Prakasam
  • Frequently Asked Questions (English and Español)
  • English & En Español Brochures
  • Thyroid Labs
  • Ultrasound, Scan and biopsy
  • Levothyroxine
  • Methimazole
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Multinodular Goiter
  • Hashitoxicosis
  • Neonatal Hypothyroidism
  • Subacute Thyroiditis
  • Ectopic Cushing Syndrome
  • Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
  • Down syndrome and Thyroid
  • Thyroid Hormone Therapy