Neonatal thyroid disorders

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2002 Nov;87(3):F165-71. doi: 10.1136/fn.87.3.f165.

Abstract

Hypothyroxinaemia, which is common in the preterm infant, and thyrotoxicosis, which is rare, are important neonatal thyroid disorders. Their causes and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Feeding
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / etiology
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / therapy
  • Long-Term Care
  • Risk Factors
  • Thyroid Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Thyrotoxicosis* / etiology
  • Thyrotoxicosis* / physiopathology
  • Thyrotoxicosis* / therapy
  • Thyroxine / deficiency*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Thyroid Hormones
  • Thyroxine