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Cretin aged 15. Cretinism in infants and children is caused by defective thyroid gland
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Cretin aged 15. Cretinism in infants and children is caused by defective thyroid gland
Cretin aged 15. Cretinism in infants and children is caused by defective thyroid gland and failure to produce the hormone thyroxine. Sufferers are mentally and physically retarded. The thyroid is part of the endocrine gland system. From Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes (The Principal Illnesses and Their Remedies), Jules Rengade, (Paris, c1890). Engraving
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Aged C1890 Caused Children Failure Gland Hormone Jules Medicine Paris Part Principal Produce Remedies System Cretin Defective Endocrine Grands Illnesses Infants Mentally Physically Rengade Sufferers Thyroid Thyroxine
EDITORS COMMENTS
This thought-provoking print captures the heartbreaking reality of a 15-year-old Cretin, a victim of cretinism caused by a defective thyroid gland. The condition, which occurs in infants and children, results in the failure to produce the vital hormone thyroxine. As a consequence, those affected suffer from both mental and physical retardation. The engraving is part of Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes (The Principal Illnesses and Their Remedies), an influential medical publication by Jules Rengade dating back to around 1890. It serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact that hormonal imbalances can have on human development. The thyroid gland plays an essential role within the endocrine system, regulating various bodily functions. When it malfunctions or fails to produce sufficient thyroxine, individuals experience significant cognitive impairments alongside stunted physical growth. While this image may be distressing to behold, it prompts us to reflect upon the importance of early detection and treatment for such conditions. Through advancements in modern medicine since this engraving was made over a century ago, we now have more effective remedies available for managing cretinism. Let this photograph serve as a poignant reminder that every child deserves access to proper healthcare and support systems that can help prevent or mitigate such tragic outcomes.
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