hrp0086p1-p919 | Thyroid P1 | ESPE2016

Etiology and Severity of Congenital Hypothyroid Children Detected through Neonatal Screening: A Cut-off based Analysis

Vieites Ana , Enacan Rosa , Gotta Gabriela , Junco Marcelo , Ropelato Gabriela , Chiesa Ana

Background: TSH cut-off (CO) levels has been lowered progressively in many screening programs. Nevertheless, population detected with lower CO levels differs in severity and etiology.Objective and hypotheses: To describe the etiological characteristics and severity of children detected by neonatal screening related to CO TSH levels.Method: We analysed the data of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) neonatal screening performed between J...