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The Prognosis and Factors of Neonatal Thyroid Dysfunction
Yun Yee Kim, Kyoung Sim Kim, Yong Wook Kim, Ki Bok Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(1):23-33.   Published online January 15, 2000
Purpose : The function of the neonatal thyroid is affected transiently or consistently by various maternal thyroid diseases, neonatal diseases, drugs, and more as well as thyroid dysgenesis. In this study, we analyzed several factors of neonatal thyroid dysfunction through neonatal screening test and investigated the prognosis. Methods : From January 1992 to July 1997, we reviewed 66 newborn patients, who showed abnormal thyroid function...