Thyroid hypoplasia
ORPHA:95720· ICD-10 E03.1
Definition
Thyroid hypoplasia is a form of thyroid dysgenesis characterized by incomplete development of the thyroid gland that results in primary congenital hypothyroidism, a permanent thyroid deficiency that is present from birth.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant, Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Infancy, Neonatal