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Back to Top Causes. Hypothyroidism in the newborn may be caused by: 1  A missing or poorly developed thyroid gland. 2  A pituitary gland that does not stimulate the thyroid gland. 3  Thyroid hormones that are poorly formed or do not work.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder. With Hashimotoâs, your body produces antibodies that attack and destroy the thyroid gland. Thyroiditis may also be caused by a viral infection. Other causes of hypothyroidism include: Radiation therapy to the neck area. Treating certain cancers, such as lymphoma, requires radiation to the neck. Radiation damages the cells in the thyroid. This makes it more difficult for the gland to produce hormone. Radioactive iodine treatment.