Clinical manifestations of iodine-deficiency disorder by age group
| Age group | Clinical manifestations |
|---|---|
| Fetus | Abortion Stillbirth Increased risk of perinatal death Cretinism |
| Infant | Goiter Hypothyroidism Mental retardation Intellectual impairment |
| Child, adolescent | Goiter Hypothyroidism Intellectual impairment Impaired physical development |
| Adult | Goiter Toxic multinodular goiter Increased risk of iodine-induced hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Intellectual impairment |
Adapted from reference 9.