title: Endocrine disorders associated with mental retardation.
abstract: Endocrine disorders associated with mental retardation are described in relation to clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, diagnostic procedures, and treatment. Some endocrine disorders, particularly hypothyroidism, nephrogenic-diabetes insipidus, and hypoglycemic conditions, are frequently associated with mental retardation. Early diagnosis and prompt and proper management reduce mortality and the incidence of mental retardation associated with endocrine disorders.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000150:complications; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male