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Neonatal thyroid disorders

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Dr Ogilvy-Stuart, Rosie Hospital, Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust, Cambridge CB2 2SW, UK;
amanda.ogilvy-stuart{at}addenbrookes.nhs.uk

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.

Keywords: thyroid; thyroxine; triiodothyronine; thyrotoxicosis

Abbreviations: T4, thyroxine; T3, triiodothyronine; TRH, thyrotrophin releasing hormone; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; TSI, thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin; PTU, propylthiouracil

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