Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Centre in Malaysia

Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 62 - 67
Published: May 31, 2020
Abstract
The causes of congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) are thyroid dysgenesis (TD), dyshormonogenesis (TDH) or transient hypothyroidism (TH).This is a cross-sectional study looking at data over a period of 16 years (2000-2016). Confirmed cases had thyroid scan at the age of 3-years-old and repeated TFT (after 6 weeks off medications). Relevant data was collected retrospectively.Forty (60% female) children with CHT were included in the study. Thirty (75%)...
Paper Details
Title
Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Centre in Malaysia
Published Date
May 31, 2020
Volume
35
Issue
1
Pages
62 - 67
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