Which of the following is true regarding cretinism?: (A) No shoening of trunk or limbs, (B) Propoionate shoening, (C) Sho limbs and sho stature, (D) Sho limbs and tall stature
Answer is C. - Cretinism/ Congenital Hypothyroidism causes dispropoionate sho stature with sho limbs. - Most serious consequences of iodine deficiency - Types: 1. Neurological type Deaf- mutism Squint Spasticity and rigidity- gait problems Intellectual disability 2. Myxedematous type Retarded psychomotor development Coarse facial features Myxedema Sho stature