Once Cretinism Is Detected During Infancy, the Child Is Treated

question 478

Multiple Choice

Once cretinism is detected during infancy, the child is treated to prevent a severe intellectual disability by

• A)being placed on a special diet that restricts phenylalanine as early as possible.
• B)surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
• C)being placed on thyroid hormone replacement.
• D)being given large doses of vitamin A and B-12.

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