Open AccessIntellectual outcome at 12 years of age in congenital hypothyroidism
Author(s) -
M Salerno,
Roberto Militerni,
Sara Maio,
Carmela Bravaccio,
N Gasparini,
Alfred Tenore
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
european journal of endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.897
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1479-683X
pISSN - 0804-4643
DOI - 10.1530/eje.0.1410105
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , congenital hypothyroidism , pediatrics , thyroid
The intellectual outcome in children with congenital hypothyroidism detected by neonatal screening is generally good; however, subtle neurological dysfunctions, subnormal IQ, or both, have been reported.
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