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Congenital hypothyroid screening: the Oman experience

M Elbualy1, A Bold, V De Silva

  • 1Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|May 30, 1998
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A 5-year pilot program screened 36,000 newborns for congenital hypothyroidism (CHT). The study found a CHT incidence of 1:2200, higher than in Caucasian populations, indicating a need for continued newborn screening.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal screening
  • Endocrinology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is a common endocrine disorder in newborns.
  • Early detection and treatment of CHT are crucial to prevent intellectual disability and developmental issues.
  • Newborn screening programs are essential for identifying affected infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot newborn screening program for congenital hypothyroidism.
  • To determine the incidence of CHT in a specific regional population.
  • To compare the incidence with previously reported data from other populations.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot screening scheme for congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) was implemented.
  • All babies born at Royal and Khoula Hospitals between September 1991 and December 1995 were screened.

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  • Data on screened infants and diagnosed cases were collected and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 36,000 babies were screened during the 5-year pilot period.
    • Sixteen cases of congenital hypothyroidism were diagnosed.
    • The incidence of CHT was determined to be approximately 1:2200, which is higher than in Caucasian populations.

    Conclusions:

    • The pilot screening program successfully identified infants with congenital hypothyroidism.
    • The observed incidence of CHT is notably higher than in Caucasian populations and similar to that in Saudi Arabia.
    • Continued newborn screening for CHT is recommended to ensure timely intervention and improve long-term outcomes.