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Acquired central hypothyroidism due to hypothalamic disorders

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Link to WHO Definition

Acquired central hypothyroidism due to hypothalamic disorders – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1750704082

This refers to an acquired central state in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. This diagnosis is due to a disorder presenting primarily in the hypothalamus, which may be caused by damage resulting from malnutrition, including anorexia and bulimia eating disorders, genetic disorders, radiation, surgery, head trauma, lesion, tumour or other physical injury to the hypothalamus.