endemic cretinism
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Introduction
Endemic cretinism occurs wherever endemic goiter is prevalent.
Etiology
Clinical manifestations
- manifestations of cretinism
- Retarded skeletal growth & brain development when iodine deficiency is severe.
More general terms
References
- ↑ Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 5th ed. W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1994 pg 1125