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Clinical Insight into Congenital Hypothyroidism Among Children

Hüseyin Anıl Korkmaz1,2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, 35210 Izmir, Turkey.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 25, 2025
PubMed

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Early diagnosis and treatment of neonatal thyroid hormone disorders are crucial for preventing developmental issues like psychomotor dysfunction and low IQ. Prompt intervention normalizes infant growth and development, averting serious complications.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Neonatal thyroid hormone metabolism disorders can lead to severe developmental problems, including brain damage and impaired growth.
  • Maternal and fetal hypothyroidism pose risks such as psychomotor dysfunction, reduced IQ, and fetal death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the classification and management of neonatal thyroid diseases.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature on neonatal thyroid diseases.
  • Analysis of classification and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Advances in molecular and genetic understanding have improved knowledge of these disorders.
  • Screening programs enable early detection of congenital hypothyroidism.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism are essential for normalizing infant growth and development.
  • Effective management prevents long-term physical, mental, and motor deficits.

Keywords:
congenitalhypothyroidismnewbornthyroid gland

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