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Endocrine and neuropsychological assessment in a child with a novel mutation of thyroid hormone receptor: response to 12-month triiodothyroacetic acid (TRIAC) therapy.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Jan 2000
Torre P, Bertoli M, Di Giovanni S, Scommegna S, Conte C, Novelli G, Cianfarani S
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the endocrine, neuropsychological and genetic features of a child with resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH), and his response to long-term triiodothyroacetic acid (TRIAC) therapy. METHODS: Growth, thyroid function, and neuropsychology were assessed at baseline and during 12-month TRIAC therapy. Genetic analysis was performed by PCR and denaturing high performance liquid chromatography....
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