Six-year-old Timothy is small for his age and shows signs of mental retardation. What disorder do you suspect?
A) goiter
B) pituitary dwarfism
C) myxedema
D) exophthalmos
E) cretinism

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Cretinism is a congenital disorder that results from a lack of thyroid hormone during fetal development. It leads to stunted growth, developmental delays, and mental retardation. Timothy's small size and signs of mental retardation indicate that he may have cretinism.

Six-Year-Old Timothy Is Small for His Age and Shows Signs