Congenital hypothyroidism in Singapore: prescreening era.
Early diagnosis and treatment is extremely important in patients with congenital hypothyroidism to prevent mental retardation. Late diagnosis in children with congenital hypothyroidism results in a poor developmental outcome with low IQ and poor educational and occupational abilities. General practitioners and paediatricians should try to diagnose congenital hypothyroidism early, so that treatment can be initiated as soon as possible. The importance of a neonatal screening programme for congenital hypothyroidism is emphasized.
Tan
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Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Wong
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003409:Congenital Hypothyroidism; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012846:Singapore; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013974:Thyroxine