克汀病(cretinism)有地方性和散发性之分,前者系由 Platter于1614年首先报告;后者系由 Curling于1850年首先报告,1871年又由 Fagge 等详加描述。近年来对散发性克汀病的病因及发病机理已有了比较清楚的认识。它可分为两大类型:一类 Cretinism is endemic and sporadic. The former was first reported by Platter in 1614; the latter was first reported by Curling in 1850 and again by Fagge et al. In 1871. In recent years, the etiology and pathogenesis of sporadic cretinism have been relatively clear understanding. It can be divided into two types: one category