An infant born with congenital hypothyroidism and has not sought care from any health care provider is likely to develop which of the following complications? Select all that apply
A)
Deformed joints and bone spurs
B)
Impaired physical growth
C)
Mental retardation
D)
Loss of fine motor control and arthritis
E)
Down syndrome
Ans:
B, C
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Thyroid hormone is essential for normal growth and brain development, almost half of which occurs during the first 6 months of life. If untreated, congenital hypothyroidism causes mental retardation and impairs physical growth. Down syndrome is a congenital birth defect and not caused by hypothyroidism.
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