Common presentations of juvenile Hypothyroidism
Most common presentation of juvenile hypothyroidism is growth retardation. others include delayed skeletal maturation,delayed dental development,delayed pubey, myopathy and pseudohyperophy,enlarged sella,pseudomotor cerebri. Usually due to hormonal synthesis defect such as TPO or to c -erb A mutation PE : goiter, delayed maturation, testicular enlargement/precocious menarche NOT usually MR- recovery is general rule with thyroxine Reference: OP Ghai ,essential paediatrics ,8 th edition.page no 517
Growth retardation
Mental retardation within 2 years
Delayed pubey
Umbilical Hernia
Endocrinology