hrp0082fc13.4 | Thyroid | ESPE2014

The Prevalence of Congenital Malformations in Infants with TSH Elevation on Newborn Screening: the Importance of Distinguishing Between True and Transient Congenital Hypothyroidism

Ouarezki Yasmine , Mansour Chourouk , Jones Jeremy , alghanay Abubaker , Smith Sarah , Stone David , Donaldson Malcolm

Backgrounds: The prevalence of congenital malformations (CM) is higher in infants referred with capillary (c) TSH elevation on newborn screening. However, establishing the prevalence of CM ± dysmorphic syndromes in true congenital hypothyroidism (CH) requires careful distinction between true and transient CH.Objective: To determine the prevalence of CM ± dysmorphic syndromes in all infants referred with TSH elevation on newborn screening in Sco...