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Infant with congenital hypothyroidism

A) a three-month old infant with untreated congenital hypothyroidism. Image illustrates hypotonic posture, myxedematous facies., macroglossia, and umbilical hernia. B ) Same infant- close-up of the face ,showing myxedematous facies, macroglossia, and skin mottling. C ) Same infant- close up showing abdominal distension and umbilical hernia.

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