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Genetic transient congenital hypothyroidism

ORPHA:226316· ICD-10 P72.2

Definition

Genetic transient congenital hypothyroidism is a rare, thyroid disease characterized by a gene mutation induced, temporary deficiency of thyroid hormones at birth, which later reverts to normal with or without replacement therapy in the first few months or years of life.

Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal