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Genetic analyses in a cohort of Portuguese pediatric patients with congenital hypothyroidism
20 Aug 2019
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Background Permanent primary congenital hypothyroidism (CH) can be caused by thyroid dysgenesis or dyshormonogenesis. A molecular genetic study is recommended in dyshormonogenesis, in syndromic hypothyroidism and when there is a family history of CH. The aim of this study was to identify a monogenic etiology for CH in selected individuals from a cohort of primary permanent CH. Methods From an initial cohort of 79...
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