This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Pediatrics
Manifestations of endemic cretinism include: 
Select and explain. 
A. Deafness and facial nerve involvement, B. Blindness and hypothyroidism, C. Strabismus and spastic diplegias, D. Multinodular goitre and mental retardation
C: Strabismus and spastic diplegias
Answer: C: Strabismus and spastic diplegias 
Explanation: c. Strabismus and spastic diplegias(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2669-2773, Ghai 8/e p 516-521)The term endemic cretinism includes two different overlapping syndromes: Neurologic and Myxedematous.In Neurological Cretinism, there is goiter, but the child is euthyroid; Deaf mutism, squint and cerebral diplegia are usually present