Thyroid disorders can occur in childhood. Newborns in most areas are now tested for congenital hypothyroidism, and treated for this problem.
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- Thyroid Disorders in Children A mother's personal story about her pregnancy and a daughter with Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Children With Congenital Hypothyroidism and Their Siblings: Do They Really Differ? Study suggests that even with treatment early in life, due to newborn screening, may have reduced IQ relative to siblings.
- Thyroid Disease in Childhood Learn about the types of thyroid disorders affecting children, growth, metabolism, congenital hypothyroidism and congenital goitre.