Which of the following is true regarding cretinism?
- Cretinism/ Congenital Hypothyroidism causes dispropoionate sho stature with sho limbs. - Most serious consequences of iodine deficiency - Types: 1. Neurological type Deaf- mutism Squint Spasticity and rigidity- gait problems Intellectual disability 2. Myxedematous type Retarded psychomotor development Coarse facial features Myxedema Sho stature
No shoening of trunk or limbs
Propoionate shoening
Sho limbs and sho stature
Sho limbs and tall stature
Thyroid disorders