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Congenital idiopathic hypothyroidism

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital idiopathic hypothyroidism – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/720883616

Idiopathic congenital hypothyroidism is a type of primary congenital hypothyroidism whose cause is unknown. Clinical manifestations are those of other forms of congenital hypothyroidism. Goitre is always absent. Ultrasound examination and thyroid scintigraphy show a thyroid gland of normal shape and size in the normal, eutopic location. Idiopathic congenital hypothyroidism can be diagnosed after exclusion of the known causes of congenital hypothyroidism.