Factors associated with permanent hypothyroidism in infants with congenital hypothyroidism

Factors associated with permanent hypothyroidism in infants with congenital hypothyroidism

Abstract Background Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in childhood. A significant proportion of CH cases are transient, but the risk factors for permanent CH (PCH) are not yet well established. The current guidelines suggest using levothyroxine until the age...

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Main Authors: Eun Sil Park, Ju Young Yoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Congenital hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine
Risk factor
Prognosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1833-8

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