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Manifestations and management:
growth and feeding
Evaluation
height and weight should be
monitored frequently
adequacy of caloric intake
should be assessed
the child should be
assessed for possible
hypothyroidism
Manifestations and management:
growth and feeding
Treatment
if a source of growth failure
is identified, it should be treated
by standard means and/or
temporary measures (increasing
caloric concentration of
formula, gastrostomy tube
feedings,...)
Supportive counseling for
parents
Thyroid hormone