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Thyroid dysgenesis

MedGen UID:
289647
•Concept ID:
C1563716
•
Congenital Abnormality
Synonyms: Dysgenesis, Thyroid; Thyroid Dysgenesis
 
HPO: HP:0008188
OMIM®: 218700

Definition

In 80 to 85% of cases, congenital hypothyroidism is associated with, and presumably is a consequence of, thyroid dysgenesis. In these cases, the thyroid gland can be absent (agenesis), ectopically located, and/or severely reduced in size (hypoplasia). When thyroid hormone therapy is not initiated within the first 2 months of life, congenital hypothyroidism can cause severe neurologic, mental, and motor damage (Macchia et al., 1998). [from OMIM]

Conditions with this feature

Pallister-Hall syndrome
MedGen UID:
120514
•Concept ID:
C0265220
•
Disease or Syndrome
GLI3-related Pallister-Hall syndrome (GLI3-PHS) is characterized by a spectrum of anomalies ranging from polydactyly, asymptomatic bifid epiglottis, and hypothalamic hamartoma at the mild end to laryngotracheal cleft with neonatal lethality at the severe end. Individuals with mild GLI3-PHS may be incorrectly diagnosed as having isolated postaxial polydactyly type A. Individuals with GLI3-PHS can have pituitary insufficiency and may die as neonates from undiagnosed and untreated adrenal insufficiency.
See: Condition Record
Pallister-Hall syndrome

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Congenital Hypothyroidism: A 2020-2021 Consensus Guidelines Update-An ENDO-European Reference Network Initiative Endorsed by the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and the European Society for Endocrinology.
van Trotsenburg P, Stoupa A, Léger J, Rohrer T, Peters C, Fugazzola L, Cassio A, Heinrichs C, Beauloye V, Pohlenz J, Rodien P, Coutant R, Szinnai G, Murray P, Bartés B, Luton D, Salerno M, de Sanctis L, Vigone M, Krude H, Persani L, Polak M
Thyroid 2021 Mar;31(3):387-419. doi: 10.1089/thy.2020.0333. PMID: 33272083Free PMC Article
Evaluation and management of the child with hypothyroidism.
Leung AKC, Leung AAC
World J Pediatr 2019 Apr;15(2):124-134. Epub 2019 Feb 8 doi: 10.1007/s12519-019-00230-w. PMID: 30734891
The genetic characteristics of congenital hypothyroidism in China by comprehensive screening of 21 candidate genes.
Sun F, Zhang JX, Yang CY, Gao GQ, Zhu WB, Han B, Zhang LL, Wan YY, Ye XP, Ma YR, Zhang MM, Yang L, Zhang QY, Liu W, Guo CC, Chen G, Zhao SX, Song KY, Song HD
Eur J Endocrinol 2018 Jun;178(6):623-633. Epub 2018 Apr 12 doi: 10.1530/EJE-17-1017. PMID: 29650690Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Genome-wide association studies for thyroid physiology and diseases.
Narumi S
Endocr J 2023 Jan 30;70(1):9-17. Epub 2022 Dec 7 doi: 10.1507/endocrj.EJ22-0503. PMID: 36477371
Congenital Hypothyroidism: A 2020-2021 Consensus Guidelines Update-An ENDO-European Reference Network Initiative Endorsed by the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and the European Society for Endocrinology.
van Trotsenburg P, Stoupa A, Léger J, Rohrer T, Peters C, Fugazzola L, Cassio A, Heinrichs C, Beauloye V, Pohlenz J, Rodien P, Coutant R, Szinnai G, Murray P, Bartés B, Luton D, Salerno M, de Sanctis L, Vigone M, Krude H, Persani L, Polak M
Thyroid 2021 Mar;31(3):387-419. doi: 10.1089/thy.2020.0333. PMID: 33272083Free PMC Article
Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Wassner AJ
Clin Perinatol 2018 Mar;45(1):1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2017.10.004. PMID: 29405999
Thyroglossal duct cyst and ectopic thyroid: surgical management.
Oomen KP, Modi VK, Maddalozzo J
Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2015 Feb;48(1):15-27. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.09.003. PMID: 25439547
Fetal thyroïdology.
Polak M, Luton D
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 2014 Mar;28(2):161-73. Epub 2013 Jun 6 doi: 10.1016/j.beem.2013.04.013. PMID: 24629859

Diagnosis

Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Brady J, Cannupp A, Myers J, Jnah AJ
Neonatal Netw 2021 Nov 1;40(6):377-385. doi: 10.1891/11-T-699. PMID: 34845088
Congenital Hypothyroidism: A 2020-2021 Consensus Guidelines Update-An ENDO-European Reference Network Initiative Endorsed by the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and the European Society for Endocrinology.
van Trotsenburg P, Stoupa A, Léger J, Rohrer T, Peters C, Fugazzola L, Cassio A, Heinrichs C, Beauloye V, Pohlenz J, Rodien P, Coutant R, Szinnai G, Murray P, Bartés B, Luton D, Salerno M, de Sanctis L, Vigone M, Krude H, Persani L, Polak M
Thyroid 2021 Mar;31(3):387-419. doi: 10.1089/thy.2020.0333. PMID: 33272083Free PMC Article
Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Wassner AJ
Clin Perinatol 2018 Mar;45(1):1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2017.10.004. PMID: 29405999
Resistance to thyrotropin.
Grasberger H, Refetoff S
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 2017 Mar;31(2):183-194. Epub 2017 Mar 30 doi: 10.1016/j.beem.2017.03.004. PMID: 28648507Free PMC Article
Fetal thyroïdology.
Polak M, Luton D
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 2014 Mar;28(2):161-73. Epub 2013 Jun 6 doi: 10.1016/j.beem.2013.04.013. PMID: 24629859

Therapy

Congenital Hypothyroidism in Preterm Newborns - The Challenges of Diagnostics and Treatment: A Review.
Klosinska M, Kaczynska A, Ben-Skowronek I
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022;13:860862. Epub 2022 Mar 18 doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.860862. PMID: 35370986Free PMC Article
Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Wassner AJ
Clin Perinatol 2018 Mar;45(1):1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2017.10.004. PMID: 29405999
Fetal thyroïdology.
Polak M, Luton D
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 2014 Mar;28(2):161-73. Epub 2013 Jun 6 doi: 10.1016/j.beem.2013.04.013. PMID: 24629859
Ectopic thyroid: etiology, pathology and management.
Ibrahim NA, Fadeyibi IO
Hormones (Athens) 2011 Oct-Dec;10(4):261-9. doi: 10.14310/horm.2002.1317. PMID: 22281882
Congenital hypothyroidism.
Gravdal JA, Meenan A, Dyson AE
J Fam Pract 1989 Jul;29(1):47-50. PMID: 2661716

Prognosis

Congenital Hypothyroidism: A 2020-2021 Consensus Guidelines Update-An ENDO-European Reference Network Initiative Endorsed by the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and the European Society for Endocrinology.
van Trotsenburg P, Stoupa A, Léger J, Rohrer T, Peters C, Fugazzola L, Cassio A, Heinrichs C, Beauloye V, Pohlenz J, Rodien P, Coutant R, Szinnai G, Murray P, Bartés B, Luton D, Salerno M, de Sanctis L, Vigone M, Krude H, Persani L, Polak M
Thyroid 2021 Mar;31(3):387-419. doi: 10.1089/thy.2020.0333. PMID: 33272083Free PMC Article
DUOX2 and DUOXA2 Variants Confer Susceptibility to Thyroid Dysgenesis and Gland-in-situ With Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Wang F, Zang Y, Li M, Liu W, Wang Y, Yu X, Li H, Wang F, Liu S
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020;11:237. Epub 2020 Apr 21 doi: 10.3389/fendo.2020.00237. PMID: 32425884Free PMC Article
Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Wassner AJ
Clin Perinatol 2018 Mar;45(1):1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2017.10.004. PMID: 29405999
Thyroglossal duct cyst and ectopic thyroid: surgical management.
Oomen KP, Modi VK, Maddalozzo J
Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2015 Feb;48(1):15-27. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.09.003. PMID: 25439547
Congenital hypothyroidism.
Gravdal JA, Meenan A, Dyson AE
J Fam Pract 1989 Jul;29(1):47-50. PMID: 2661716

Clinical prediction guides

Congenital Hypothyroidism: A 2020-2021 Consensus Guidelines Update-An ENDO-European Reference Network Initiative Endorsed by the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and the European Society for Endocrinology.
van Trotsenburg P, Stoupa A, Léger J, Rohrer T, Peters C, Fugazzola L, Cassio A, Heinrichs C, Beauloye V, Pohlenz J, Rodien P, Coutant R, Szinnai G, Murray P, Bartés B, Luton D, Salerno M, de Sanctis L, Vigone M, Krude H, Persani L, Polak M
Thyroid 2021 Mar;31(3):387-419. doi: 10.1089/thy.2020.0333. PMID: 33272083Free PMC Article
BAZ1B is a candidate gene responsible for hypothyroidism in Williams syndrome.
Allegri L, Baldan F, Mio C, De Felice M, Amendola E, Damante G
Eur J Med Genet 2020 Jun;63(6):103894. Epub 2020 Feb 18 doi: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2020.103894. PMID: 32081709
Familial forms of thyroid dysgenesis.
Castanet M, Polak M, Léger J
Endocr Dev 2007;10:15-28. doi: 10.1159/000106817. PMID: 17684387
Congenital hypothyroidism: from paracelsus to molecular diagnosis.
Djemli A, Van Vliet G, Delvin EE
Clin Biochem 2006 May;39(5):511-8. Epub 2006 Apr 20 doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2006.03.015. PMID: 16730255
Congenital hypothyroidism.
Gravdal JA, Meenan A, Dyson AE
J Fam Pract 1989 Jul;29(1):47-50. PMID: 2661716

Recent systematic reviews

A systematic review of the outcomes of false-positive results on newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism.
Rosettenstein KR, Lain SJ, Wormleaton N, Jack MM
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2021 Nov;95(5):766-781. Epub 2021 Jul 23 doi: 10.1111/cen.14562. PMID: 34302303
The molecular causes of thyroid dysgenesis: a systematic review.
Nettore IC, Cacace V, De Fusco C, Colao A, Macchia PE
J Endocrinol Invest 2013 Sep;36(8):654-64. Epub 2013 May 22 doi: 10.3275/8973. PMID: 23698639

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