title: [Transient hypothyroidism in 8 low birth weight newborns. Role of topical application of iodine chemicals].
abstract: Very low plasma levels of thyroxine with a parallel decrease in the free thyroxine index were observed in 8 low birth weight infants. The tri-iodo-thyronine levels were slightly but significantly reduced and there was a concommitant increase in thyrotropin concentrations. The abnormalities, which were usually seen between the 10th--45th day, were transitory and resolved completely. The possible role of topical iodinated products is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D014284:Triiodothyronine; D013972:Thyrotropin; D007455:Iodine; D013974:Thyroxine
vernacular_title: Hypothyroidie transitoire chez huit nouveau-nés de petit poids de naissance. Rôle de l'application cutanée de produits iòdés.