Factors associated with permanent hypothyroidism in infants with congenital hypothyroidism
Factors associated with permanent hypothyroidism in infants with congenital hypothyroidism
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in childhood. A significant proportion of CH cases are transient, but the risk factors for permanent CH (PCH) are not yet well established. The current guidelines suggest using levothyroxine until the age of 3 years, but some studies suggest the possibility of earlier disco...
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Factors associated with permanent hypothyroidism in infants with congenital hypothyroidism
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1471-2431
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1471-2431
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10.1186/s12887-019-1833-8
