Thyroid Disorders in Children
- Previous year questions on Thyroid Disorders in Children for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Paediatrics section of the exam.
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- 5 live questions in Thyroid Disorders in Children.
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- Question set last updated 19 Aug 2026.
Q1.Screening of neonatal thyroid disease is done by -
- AT4
- BT3
- CTSH✓ Correct answer
- DTPO antibodies
Q2.Large anterior fontanelles, open sutures, slanting eyes, decreased sexual development, macroglossia and enamel hypoplasia are seen in:
- ACraniofacial dysostosis
- BDown's syndrome✓ Correct answer
- CTreacher Collins syndrome
- DMarfan's syndrome
Q3.Treatment of choice in childhood thyrotoxicosis :
- ARadio Iodine
- BLugols Iodine
- CCarbimazole✓ Correct answer
- DSurgery
Q4.Short child with low T4 and raised TSH and swelling of pituitary, what is the diagnosis ?
- APrimary hypothyroidism✓ Correct answer
- BPituitary tumor
- CTSH Secreting pituitary adenoma
- DTSH resistance
Q5.An abnormal resorption pattern in primary teeth, delayed eruption of permanent teeth and a Large tongue are the features of:
- AAddison's disease
- BHypothyroidism✓ Correct answer
- CHyperthyroidism
- DVon-Recklinghausen disease
Answer key
Q1: C. TSH; Q2: B. Down's syndrome; Q3: C. Carbimazole; Q4: A. Primary hypothyroidism; Q5: B. Hypothyroidism.
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