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Hypothyroidism

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Brain-thyroid link
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Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid gland
Thyroid gland
Alternative Names

Myxedema; Adult hypothyroidism


Prevention

There is no prevention for hypothyroidism; however, screening tests in newborns can detect congenital hypothyroidism.


Review Date: 05/12/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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