Which of the following is true regarding cretinism?
No shoening of trunk or limbs
Propoionate shoening
Sho limbs and sho stature
Sho limbs and tall stature
- 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
Thyroid disorders