Diagnosis of Congenital Hypothyroidism by Analysis of Medical Records

Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the causes mental retardation in children that can be prevented if recognized and treated early. Thyroid hormones play a role development central nervous system. It known 95% CH do not show typical clinical signs symptoms at birth duration early intervention to prevent short. Therefore, most developed countries have conducted neonatal screening programs for detection CH. The purpose this study was determine diagnosis management congenital hypoteroid based on medical record analysis. This research method cross-sectional descriptive with quantitative approach patient records. Data were analyzed accordance standard issued by Pediatric Association 2017. practice guidelines explain transient or permanent classified according location disorder: primary (in thyroid gland) secondary pituitary and/or hypothalamus); severity hypothyroidism: (serum TSH levels > 100 mIU/L are considered severe; age onset hypothyroidism. common form (high serum levels) due dysgenesis. Permanent requires lifelong treatment while does not. results met guidelines, namely newborns positive level ≥ 20 mU/L. Infants must confirmed re-checking FT4. made when high FT4 low. In non-screened infants, through examination.