Endemic cretinism in Thailand: A multidisciplinary survey

• Main Authors: Rajata Rajatanavin, La O. Chailurkit, Pradit Winichakoon, Pat Mahachoklertwattana, Suchart Soranasataporn, Rames Wacharasin, Valaiporn Chaisongkram, Poonpit Amatyakul, Luecha Wanarata
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/17879

Endemic cretinism has been classified into neurological and myxedematous types. Profound mental deficiency, deaf-mutism and cerebral diplegia are predominantly found in the former. The latter have been described as less mentally retarded but with severe growth retardation and myxedematous features....