Thyroid dysfunction in very low birth weight preterm infants
PurposeThyroid dysfunction is common in preterm infants. Congenital hypothyroidism causes neurodevelopmental impairment, which is preventable if properly treated. This study was conducted to describe the characteristics of thyroid dysfunction in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs), evaluate risk...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2015-06-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-58-224.pdf |