Article
Neonatal thyroid disorders.
Hormone research - 1 Jan 2003
Grüters Annette, Biebermann Heike, Krude Heiko
Abstract excerpt
Congenital hypothyroidism is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in the newborn and affects 1 in 3000-4000 newborns. Screening for congenital hypothyroidism is a major achievement of paediatrics because early diagnosis and treatment have resulted in normal development in nearly all cases. The cause of congenital hypothyroidism in the majority of newborns is unknown. However, in some patients the molecular basis...
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