An Overview of Congenital Hypothyroidism

Congenital hypothyroidism is inadequate thyroid hormone production in newborn infants. It can occur because of an anatomic defect in the gland, an inborn error of thyroid metabolism, or iodine deficiency. It is called cretinism. Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is a condition resulting from an absent or under-developed thyroid gland (dysgenesis) or one that has developed but cannot make thyroid hormone because of a 'production line' problem (dyshormonogenesis). Babies with CHT cannot produce enough thyroid hormone for the body's needs. The term 'congenital' means that the condition is present at birth.

About the author

Batabyal, Biswajit, M.Sc (Microbiol), P.hD (Microbiol); b November 21, 1977 Kolkata; Educ V.M.U., Salem, C.S.J.M.U, Kanpur; ex-Lecturer, Microbiology Dept, Gurunanak Inst of Dental Sc & Research, Kolkata; Tech Director, Midland Diagnostic Lab, Kolkata; Research article- 12, Review article-17, Case study-01; Journal Editorial Board Member also.

Product details

• Authors: Biswajit Batabyal
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2017
• EAN: 9786202005166
• ISBN: 9786202005166
• No. of pages: 52
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine