Cretinism screening

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Screening

Sporadic and genetic cretinism results from abnormal development or function of the fetal thyroid gland. This type of cretinism has been almost completely eliminated in developed countries by early diagnosis by newborn screening programs followed by lifelong treatment with thyroxine.