hrp0092p1-295 | Thyroid (1) | ESPE2019

The Natural History of Delayed TSH Elevation in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Newborns

Zung Amnon , Radi Alin , Almashanu Shlomo

Context: Delayed TSH elevation (dTSH) is defined as elevated TSH in the second neonatal screen following normal TSH in the initial screen. The clinical outcome of newborns with dTSH is not entirely elucidated, although several studies have suggested a full recovery in most cases.Objective: We aim to elucidate the natural history of dTSH in a group of neonatal intensive care newborns. In addition, we aim to define clinica...