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Which of the following conditions is not linked to deficiency of thyroid hormone?

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Cretinism
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Goitre
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Myxoedema
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Exopthalmia
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Solution

The correct option is A Exopthalmia
Hypothyroidism is a disorder caused due to deficiency of thyroid hormone. It may lead to cretinism, myxoedema, simple goitre, Hashimoto's disease. Exopthalamic goitre is thyroid enlargement in which thyroid secretes excessive amount of thyroid hormone. It is caused due to hypersecretion of thyroid hormone.

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