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Transient primary hypothyroidism in prematures.

N A Kulaylat, S S Najjar

    Clinical Pediatrics
    |July 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Sick newborns, particularly premature infants, can experience temporary primary hypothyroidism. Most infants recovered fully within two months of treatment cessation, suggesting iodine deficiency as a potential cause.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Endocrinology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Transient primary hypothyroidism is observed in sick neonates.
    • Premature infants are particularly susceptible to this condition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of transient primary hypothyroidism in sick neonates.
    • To explore potential etiologic factors, including iodine deficiency, in the pathogenesis of this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation and biochemical assessment of twelve sick neonates with transient primary hypothyroidism.
    • Follow-up evaluation of patients after cessation of treatment to assess recovery.

    Main Results:

    • Ten out of twelve affected neonates were premature.

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  • All followed neonates achieved clinical and biochemical euthyroid status two months after treatment cessation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Transient primary hypothyroidism is a reversible condition in sick neonates.
    • Iodine deficiency is a likely precipitating factor in the development of transient hypothyroidism among premature infants.