A child presents with stunted physical growth, mental retardation, and dry skin due to congenital thyroid hormone deficiency. What is this condition?
Q1. A child presents with stunted physical growth, mental retardation, and dry skin due to congenital thyroid hormone deficiency. What is this condition?
Answer: Cretinism
Explanation: Cretinism results from congenital thyroid deficiency; Myxoedema fails as it refers to thyroid deficiency occurring specifically in adult life.