Neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism in an Italian Centre: a 5-years real-life retrospective study

Abstract Introduction Congenital hypothyroidism is an endocrine disease with a significant incidence in the general population (1:2000–1:3000 newborns in Italy) and a different geographical distribution, partially explained by endemic iodine deficiency, genetic traits and autoimmune thyroid diseases...

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Main Authors: Maria Cristina Maggio, Saveria Sabrina Ragusa, Tommaso Silvano Aronica, Orazia Maria Granata, Eleonora Gucciardino, Giovanni Corsello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-021-01053-0