transient hypothyroxinemia

transient hypothyroxinemia

A common finding in preterm infants, which, when severe and present at birth is associated with a ↑ cerebral palsy and ↓ mental development. See Cretinism.
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CHICAGO -- Transient hypothyroxinemia of prematurity contributes significantly to the neurocognitive deficits seen in premature infants, a prospective study indicates.
Hypothyroxinemia of prematurity tied to cognitive deficits
Of the nine children reported with congenital hypothyroidism, three had Down syndrome, and the other six were born prematurely, had other medical conditions, and most likely had transient hypothyroxinemia of prematurity.
Mental Retardation Following Diagnosis of a Metabolic Disorder in Children Aged 3-10 Years -- Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, 1991-1994
Maturational abnormalities include transient hypothyroxinemia, transient hypothyroidism, transient hyperthyrotropinemia, iodine deficiency or excess, antithyroid compounds, hypotriiodothyroninemia, thyroxine-binding globulin abnormalities, and target-tissue unresponsiveness.
Congenital hypothyroidism
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