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Congenital Hypothyroidism

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All forms of congenital hypothyroidism occur in 1 in 4000 live births worldwide. The dysgenetic form affects twice as many females as males. It is the most prevalent congenital endocrine disease. The incidence is approximately 1 in 32,000 in Blacks and 1 in 2000 in Hispanics.

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(2006). Congenital Hypothyroidism. In: Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-161-5_42

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