Neonatal hyperthyrotropinemia: population characteristics, diagnosis, management and outcome after cessation of therapy

200941 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Amnon Zung · Kaplan Medical Center

Yardena Tenenbaum‐Rakover · Emek Medical Center

Shiri Barkan · Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Aaron Hanukoglu · Wolfson Medical Center

Eli Hershkovitz · Soroka Medical Center

Orit Pinhas‐Hamiel · Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital

Tzvy Bistritzer

Abstract

We recommend obtaining thyroid imaging to distinguish between the two forms of HT. Adherence to recommended doses of thyroxine and probably early cessation of therapy in transient HT can prevent iatrogenic hyperthyroidism in these patients.

Topics & Keywords

Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Neuroscience of respiration and sleep

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Endocrinology

Volume 72, Issue 2, pp. 264-271

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2009.03634.x

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