Thyroid hemiagenesis
ORPHA:95719· ICD-10 E03.1
Definition
Thyroid hemiagenesis is a form of thyroid dysgenesis characterized by an absence of half of the thyroid gland that is usually asymptomatic but may result in primary congenital hypothyroidism, a permanent thyroid deficiency that is present from birth.
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Neonatal