1. Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics.
From: Hypothyroidism
American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Pediatric Care, 2nd Edition, 2016
Figure Legend:
A, Normal infant referred at 8 months of age who had clinical signs, but no clinical symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism. B, Infant with documented primary hypothyroidism at 4 weeks of age. Her clinical features at this age were minimal and included only mild periorbital edema, an enlarged posterior fontanelle, decreased stooling, and abdominal distention. C, Infant at age 6 months who has athyreosis and severe congenital hypothyroidism. (From Foley TP Jr. Sporadic congenital hypothyroidism. In: Dussault JH, Walker P, eds. Congenital hypothyroidism. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker; 1983.)
Date of download: 10/8/2017
Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics.
All rights reserved.