Hypothyroidism due to iodide transport defect
Hypothyroidism due to iodide transport defect
Definition
A condition associated with reduced active import of iodide across the basolateral membrane of the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. Inactivating mutations in the SLC5A5 gene encoding the sodium-iodide symporter are responsible for the condition.
Also known as hypothyroidism due to iodide transport defect, iodide Transport defect — per MONDO
Also identified as
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 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated 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 |