Transient congenital hypothyroidism
Transient congenital hypothyroidism
Definition
A common, self-limiting thyroid disorder seen in preterm infants that is characterized by abnormally low serum levels of thyroxine and free thyroxine with normal serum levels of thyroid stimulating hormone.
Also known as hypothyroxinemia of prematurity, THOP, transient hypothyroxinemia of prematurity — per MONDO
Also identified as
- NCIT C113171 per MONDO
- Orphanet 178045 per MONDO
- SCTID 119181000119104 per MONDO
- UMLS C3827793 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |