Article
Primary congenital hypothyroidism: defects in iodine pathways.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Oct 2003
de Vijlder Jan J M
Abstract excerpt
The thyroid gland is the only source of thyroid hormone production. Thyroid hormone is essential for growth and development, and is of special importance for the development of the central nervous system. It was for that reason that neonatal screening on congenital hypothyroidism was introduced a...
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