One of the first signs that indicates an infant may have congenital hypothyroidism is:
A) No passage of meconium within the first 72 hours after birth
B) Palpable mass in the neck region
C) Prolonged period of physiologic jaundice
D) Full, bounding fontanels
Ans: C
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With congenital lack of the thyroid gland, the infant usually appears normal and functions normally at birth because of hormones supplied in utero by the mother. Prolongation of physiologic jaundice, caused by delayed maturation of the hepatic system for conjugating bilirubin, may be the first sign. There may be respiratory difficulties and a hoarse cry, feeding difficulties, and an enlarged abdomen. This condition will not interfere with meconium passage, elevated ICP resulting in full, tight fontanels, or having a palpable mass in the neck.
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