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Review Article
Adrenal and thyroid function in the fetus and preterm infant
Hye Rim Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2014;57(10):425-433.   Published online October 31, 2014

Adrenal and thyroid hormones are essential for the regulation of intrauterine homeostasis, and for the timely differentiation and maturation of fetal organs. These hormones play complex roles during fetal life, and are believed to underlie the cellular communication that coordinates maternal-fetal interactions. They serve to modulate the functional adaptation for extrauterine life during the perinatal period. The pathophysiology of systemic...