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[Congenital hypothyroidism. Current viewpoints and developments].

M H Gons·T Vulsma·J J de Vijlder
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Since 1978 neonatal screening on congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is performed in The Netherlands. A combined T4 and TSH determination is used. This creates the possibility to detect secondary and tertiary hypothyroidism. The number of false-positive cases is relatively high. This number decreases by adjusting the method of screening. Recent studies show a CHT incidence of 1:2100 newborns. In about 25% of these cases the CHT appears to be transient. Proceeding from the screening on CHT several investigations presented in this review are in progress.

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Congenital HypothyroidismHumansHypothyroidismInfant, NewbornMass ScreeningNetherlandsThyrotropinThyroxineThyroxine-Binding ProteinsEnglish AbstractJournal Article

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M H Gons, T Vulsma, J J de Vijlder. 1986. [Congenital hypothyroidism. Current viewpoints and developments].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3103255/

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