Detection through screening of maternal thyrotoxicosis induced central hypothyroidism in newborns.
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2003-03-24
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Use of a third generation TSH assay enabled extremely low values of TSH to be detected through newborn screening. The use of a supplemental free thyroxine improved testing specificity. The hypothyroidism observed is believed to be secondary to suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis by placentally transferred maternal thyroxine.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Joseph R, Lee YS, Ng SC, Loke KY. Detection through screening of maternal thyrotoxicosis induced central hypothyroidism in newborns. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2003 ; 34 Suppl 3(): 150-1