hrp0084p3-1186 | Thyroid | ESPE2015

Is Transient Hypothyroidism in Preterm Infants True?

Vergaz Amparo Gonzalez , Cuartero Beatriz Garcia , Dehesa Rosa Sanchez , Escudero Veronica Sanchez , Carrasco Ersilia Gonzalez

Background: A second screening for congenital hypothyroidism between the 2nd and the 4th weeks of life in preterm infants is recommended in order to avoid false negative on the first screening. The incidence of transient hypothyroidism in this population is high.Objective and hypotheses: i) Analyse the utility of the second screening in our population of preterm infants. ii) Follow-up of those preterm infants with hypothyroidism.Me...