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   What is hypothyroidism in children?

   • Hypothyroidism is decreased production of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism in children can occur when the thyroid gland is missing, is underdeveloped, or has developed in the wrong place or when another disorder causes the thyroid gland to become inflamed. Symptoms depend on the child's age but include delayed growth and development.

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   Are there different types of hypothyroidism in children?

   • There are two types of hypothyroidism in children: Congenital hypothyroidism is present at birth. Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not develop or function normally before birth. This type of hypothyroidism occurs in about 1 in 2,000 to 4,000 live births. Most cases occur spontaneously, but about 10 to 20% are inherited.

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   Can a child with central hypothyroidism get a MRI?

   • Doctors do magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and pituitary gland in children who have central hypothyroidism to rule out problems in the brain. Most children who have congenital hypothyroidism usually need to take thyroid hormone replacement for life.

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   What are the different types of hypothyroidism?

   • Hypothyroidism is majorly divided into two categories, primary and secondary (central) hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is termed primary when the thyroid gland itself is not able to produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormone.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › departments-centers › childrensPediatric endocrinology - Mayo Clinic Children's Center ...

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3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK279032Disorders of the Thyroid Gland in Infancy, Childhood and ...

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   Mar 18, 2017 · Thyroid disorders in infancy, childhood and adolescence represent common and usually treatable endocrine disorders. Thyroid hormones are essential for normal development and growth of many target tissues, including the brain and the skeleton.

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4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK519536Hypothyroidism - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Feb 18, 2024 · Hypothyroidism results from low levels of thyroid hormone with varied etiology and manifestations. Hypothyroidism is primarily categorized as primary and secondary (ie, central) hypothyroidism. In primary hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland cannot produce adequate thyroid hormone.

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   There are two types of hypothyroidism in children: Congenital hypothyroidism: Present at birth. Acquired hypothyroidism: Develops after birth. Congenital hypothyroidism is present at birth. Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not develop or function normally before birth.

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   In this Section. What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder affecting children, and its most common cause is known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is an autoimmune disorder.