Question

hypothyroidism that presents in early childhood is referred to as which of the following condition?

myxedema
hashimotos thyroidiitis
cretinism
addisons disease

Explanation:

• Myxedema is hypothyroidism in adults.
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune cause of hypothyroidism, not specific to childhood onset.
• Cretinism (now often called congenital hypothyroidism or infantile hypothyroidism) is hypothyroidism that occurs in early childhood, leading to growth and developmental issues.
• Addison's disease is related to adrenal gland dysfunction, not the thyroid.

Answer:

C. Cretinism