Congenital hypothyroidism

Definition

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too little or no thyroid hormone, and the condition arises at birth. Common clinical features include decreased activity and increased sleep, feeding difficulty and constipation, prolonged jaundice, myxedematous facies, large fontanels (especially posterior), macroglossia, a distended abdomen with umbilical hernia, and hypotonia.

7 subordinate codes

• 5A00.00Permanent congenital hypothyroidism with diffuse goitre
• 5A00.01Permanent congenital hypothyroidism without goitre
• 5A00.02Pendred syndrome
• 5A00.03Transient congenital hypothyroidism
• 5A00.04Congenital hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Hypothyroidism

• 5A00.1Iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders or allied conditions
• 5A00.2Acquired hypothyroidism
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified