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Subclinical hypothyroidism in early childhood: a frequent outcome of transient neonatal hyperthyrotropinemia.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jul 2002
Calaciura Francesca, Motta Rosa Maria, Miscio Giuseppe, Fichera Graziella, Leonardi Daniela, Carta Anna, Trischitta Vincenzo, Tassi Vittorio, Sava Lidia, Vigneri Riccardo
Abstract excerpt
Newborns with high TSH at birth and with normal free T(4) and normal or slightly elevated TSH at the confirmatory examination are considered false positive for congenital hypothyroidism. We evaluated thyroid function, thyroid antibodies, thyroid volume and morphology, thyroperoxidase and TSH receptor genes, and auxological data in 56 false positive children at 16-44 months of age. In these children thyroid...
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