Prediction of Transient or Permanent Congenital Hypothyroidism from Initial Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels.

Journal: Indian pediatrics
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors that discriminate between transient and permanent congenital hypothyroidism.

Authors

  • Maria Scavone
    Unit of Pediatrics, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Elena Carboni
    Unit of Pediatrics, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Ettore Stefanelli
    Unit of Pediatrics, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Giusy Romano
    Unit of Pediatrics, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Anna Vero
    Unit of Laboratory Medicine, Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital; Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Laura Giancotti
    Unit of Pediatrics, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Roberto Miniero
    Unit of Pediatrics, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
  • Valentina Talarico
    Unit of Pediatrics, Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital; Catanzaro, Italy. Correspondence to: Valentina Talarico, Unit of Pediatrics, Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital, Viale Pio X, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy. talaricovalentina@gmail.com.