Congenital Hypothyroidism MCQ

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What is the most common cause of congenital hypothyroidism?

A. Grave’s Disease

B. Deficiency of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

C. Transplacenta auto-antibodies

D. Impaired iodine transport

E. Thyroid dysgenesis

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Written by CH LEE on 5/1/2009

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3 Responses

  1. Answer E.
    According to Nelson, 85% of cases of Congenital Hypothyroidism is due to thyroid dysgenesis.

    Reference
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/919758-overview

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