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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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The consensus on the diagnosis and management of congenital hypothyroidism in term neonates
Mahin Hashemipour1, Ali Rabbani2, Afagh Hassanzadeh Rad3, Setila Dalili4
1 Metabolic Liver Disease Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Growth and Development Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3 Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan; Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
4 Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Correspondence Address:
Setila Dalili
Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht
Iran
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_535_21
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Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most treatable endocrine disorders in infants and children that can influence the function of many organs in the body. On-time diagnosis and treatment can prevent the adverse effects of thyroid hormone deficiency on the child's neurodevelopment. There are many challenges in screening, post-screening, diagnosis, and managing this disorder. Therefore, this article aimed to mention updated information on this issue. Although there are different approaches for the treatment of hypothyroidism, the authors decided to create a national approach based on the conditions of our country.
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