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Thyroid function abnormalities among first-degree relatives of Iranian congenital hypothyroidism neonates.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Jun 2010
Hashemipour Mahin, Hasani Nasibeh, Amini Masood, Heidari Kamal, Sajadi Ali, Dastanpour Masoomeh, Ajami Ali, Hovsepian Silva, Aminorroaya Ashraf, Dehghan Bahar, Kelishadi Roya
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BACKGROUND: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a relatively common metabolic disease in neonates. Until recent years the disorder was usually regarded as occurring in a sporadic manner. Over the past few years, however, a considerable proportion of familial cases have been identified, and possible...
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