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Is congenital hypothyroidism a sort of cretinism?
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Yes: Cretinism or cretin was the term years ago to describe infants with the constellation of symptoms expressed in untreated congenital hypothyroidism.The term is a bit archaic, and has a derogatory connotation attached to its use.I seldom see the term used any more & haven't seen it in research literature in decades.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: Cretinism is a condition of severe stunting of physical or mental growth that is CAUSED by UNTREATED congenital hypothyroidism.
Answered 5/16/2016
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