Congenital hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism affects around 1 in 4000 babies. If not diagnosed and treated within the first four weeks it causes irreversible cognitive impairment
Features
Children are screened at 5-7 days using the heel prick test
Features
- prolonged neonatal jaundice
- delayed mental & physical milestones
- short stature
- puffy face, macroglossia
- hypotonia
Children are screened at 5-7 days using the heel prick test