Congenital hypothyroidism screening program: A five-year experience at Saudi ARAMCO Al Hasa Health Center.
We report the results of a five-year study of cord blood screening for congenital hypothyroidism in a genetically homegenous population in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism was 1/5061 and is compared to other reports. The prevalence of dyshormonogenesis was 1/7592, higher than in other reports.
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Al Hasa Specialty Services Division and Pediatric Unit, Saudi ARAMCO, Al Hasa Health Center, Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia.
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