Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
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DOI:
10.1542/pir.35-8-336
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发表时间:
2014-08-01
影响因子:
1.3
通讯作者:
Diaz, Elizabeth G. Lipman
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作者:
Diaz, Alejandro;Diaz, Elizabeth G. Lipman
Congenital hypothyroidism is one the most common causes of preventable intellectual disability. Awareness that not all cases are detected by the newborn screening is important, particularly because early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preserving cognitive abilities.Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to:1. Identify the causes of congenital and acquired hypothyroidism in infants and children.2. Interpret an abnormal newborn screening result and understand indications for further evaluation and treatment.3. Recognize clinical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.4. Understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism.5. Understand the presentation, diagnostic process, treatment, and prognosis of Hashimoto thyroiditis.6. Differentiate thyroid-binding globulin deficiency from central hypothyroidism. 7. Identify sick euthyroid syndrome and other causes of abnormal thyroid function test results.