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Ahmet Ozdemir¹, Sabriye Korkut¹, Selim Kurtoglu^1,2

¹Division of Neonatology , Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.

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Collodion babies (CBs) often experience premature birth and small for gestational age (SGA) conditions. These infants show signs of growth hormone resistance, with higher GH and lower IGF-1/IGFBP-3 levels, alongside a notable increase in hypothyroidism.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Neonatology
Pediatric Growth Disorders

Background:

Collodion babies (CBs) present unique challenges in neonatal care.
Prematurity and small for gestational age (SGA) are common in CBs, necessitating investigation into associated endocrine issues.
Understanding growth-related endocrinopathies is crucial for the long-term health of CBs.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate endocrinologic problems in collodion babies (CBs).
To specifically identify growth-related endocrine dysfunctions in newborns with collodion ichthyosis.
To compare growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) levels with a control group.

Main Methods:

A study group of 42 clinically identified newborn collodion babies was recruited.
A control group was matched for gestational age and birthweight.
Serum samples were analyzed for thyroid function, GH, IGF-1, and IGFBP-3 levels.

Main Results:

Collodion babies exhibited lower IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 levels and higher GH levels compared to controls.
Ten CBs were diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism, 2 with subclinical hypothyroidism, and 1 with central hypothyroidism.
A significant difference in primary hypothyroidism prevalence was observed between groups (p=0.01).

Conclusions:

Collodion babies frequently experience premature birth and SGA.
Elevated GH and reduced IGF-1/IGFBP-3 levels suggest growth hormone resistance in CBs.
The increased incidence of hypothyroidism in collodion babies is a significant finding requiring attention.