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Hypothyroidism due to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor mutations is a type of primary congenital hypothyroidism, a permanent thyroid hormone deficiency that is present from birth due to thyroid resistance to TSH.
Features include always present findings: Impaired sensitivity to thyroid stimulating hormone; and very common findings: Elevated circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone concentration and Congenital hypothyroidism. 27 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Hormones | 6 | Thyroid hypoplasia, Hypothyroidism, Elevated circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone concentration |
TSHR function has not been fully characterized.
Hypothyroidism due to TSH receptor mutations is associated with mutations in the TSHR gene on chromosome 14.
Genetic testing for TSHR is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for hypothyroidism due to TSH receptor mutations has been reported in the published literature.
Phenotype severity distribution: 1 always present feature, 2 very common features, 4 common features.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
1 clinical trial registered. Interventions under study include other interventions. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
28 publications have been identified in PubMed for hypothyroidism due to TSH receptor mutations. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (50%), Case Report / Case Series (29%), and Diagnostic / Biomarker (11%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Laboratory research | 14 | 50% |
Data assembled from 7 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Lab test results |
3 |
Elevated circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone concentration, Increased circulating thyroglobulin concentration, Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia |
Pregnancy and birth | 3 | Congenital hypothyroidism, Prolonged neonatal jaundice, Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia |
Digestive system | 3 | Prolonged neonatal jaundice, Constipation, Feeding difficulties in infancy |
Brain and nerves | 1 | Hyporeflexia |
Heart and blood vessels | 1 | Bradycardia |
Bones and joints | 1 | Delayed proximal femoral epiphyseal ossification |
Muscles | 1 | Low muscle tone (hypotonia) |
Patient case studies |
8 |
29% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 3 | 11% |
Research summaries | 3 | 11% |
Köprülü Ö (2026). [PMID: 42112595](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42112595/). *J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Del Sindaco G (2026). [PMID: 41964640](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41964640/). *J Clin Endocrinol Metab*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Hajali TA (2026). [PMID: 41684033](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41684033/). *International journal of molecular sciences*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Đukić M (2026). [PMID: 42045985](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42045985/). *Cardiovasc Diabetol Endocrinol Rep*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Kurnaz E (2026). [PMID: 39378853](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39378853/). *Hormone research in paediatrics*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Nadeali Z (2025). [PMID: 40391015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40391015/). *Frontiers in endocrinology*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Smith BR (2025). [PMID: 40619212](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40619212/). *Endocrine journal*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Kitano J (2025). [PMID: 41029246](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41029246/). *BMC ecology and evolution*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Ahn J (2025). [PMID: 40362701](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40362701/). *International journal of molecular sciences*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Wang T (2025). [PMID: 41002415](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41002415/). *Cells*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]