athyreosis

ORPHA: 95713

Overview

Athyreosis is a form of thyroid dysgenesis (see this term) characterized by complete absence of thyroid tissue that results in primary congenital hypothyroidism (see this term), a permanent thyroid deficiency that is present from birth

Available Treatments (0)

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with athyreosis, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

MacroglossiaLarge fontanellesAbnormality of the faceCoarse facial featuresHypothyroidismHypotoniaMuscle weaknessConstipationAbdominal distentionThyroid agenesisFeeding difficultiesFatigueAbnormal circulating thyroglobulin concentrationExcessive daytime somnolenceFacial edemaLethargyGlobal developmental delayGrowth delayUmbilical herniaHoarse cryShort statureProlonged neonatal jaundiceUnconjugated hyperbilirubinemiaSevere intellectual disabilityColdness

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:95713
athyreosis
OrphanetORPHA:95713
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record25 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO