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[Neonatal screening for hypothyroidism. Preliminary results from different methods (author's transl)]
Monatsschrift Fur Kinderheilkunde
|June 1, 1978
Summary
A regional study screened 2062 newborns for congenital hypothyroidism using TSH levels. Three cases were detected, highlighting the importance of early screening for thyroid disorders in infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal screening
- Endocrinology
- Pediatric diagnostics
Context:
- Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a treatable condition requiring early diagnosis.
- Neonatal screening programs are crucial for identifying CH in newborns.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a key biomarker for CH detection.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a regional newborn screening program for congenital hypothyroidism.
- To determine the prevalence of CH in the studied population.
- To assess the utility of TSH measurements in plasma and dried blood spots for mass screening.
Summary:
- A regional study screened 2062 newborns on the fifth day of life for CH using TSH levels.
- Three newborns with CH were identified, all exhibiting significantly elevated TSH levels (462-2192 µU/ml).
- A follow-up study measured TSH, T4, T3, and reverse T3 in 50 jaundiced newborns within the first 120 hours of life.
Impact:
- The study demonstrates the feasibility and success of TSH-based newborn screening for CH.
- Early detection of CH through screening enables timely treatment, preventing developmental issues.
- Findings contribute to understanding the efficiency of different screening methodologies for CH detection.