Neonatal thyroid disorders
- Correspondence to:
Dr Ogilvy-Stuart, Rosie Hospital, Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust, Cambridge CB2 2SW, UK;
amanda.ogilvy-stuart{at}addenbrookes.nhs.uk
- Accepted 14 May 2002
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.
- T4, thyroxine
- T3, triiodothyronine
- TRH, thyrotrophin releasing hormone
- TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone
- TSI, thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin
- PTU, propylthiouracil
