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Detection and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism.
Nature reviews. Endocrinology - 18 Oct 2011
Grüters Annette, Krude Heiko
Abstract excerpt
Congenital hypothyroidism is the most frequent endocrine disorder in neonates. Controversy exists regarding the necessity to adjust current screening programs to also diagnose patients with central hypothyroidism or those with mild forms of congenital hypothyroidism, who have high TSH levels but normal T(4) and normal T(3) levels (also known as 'subclinical hypothyroidism'). Thyroid hormone replacement should...
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