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Congenital hypothyroidism and nonimmune hydrops fetalis: associated?

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Hydrops fetalis (HF) consists of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in two or more fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema. Almost all observed cases of HF are of the nonimmune type, the causes of which remain undetermined in 15% of patients. We

Congenital hypothyroidism and nonimmune hydrops fetalis: associated?

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[Traumatic mitral regurgitation with acute pulmonary edema].

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A case of a successful surgical treatment for traumatic mitral valve regurgitation is reported. A 44-year-old, small-statured female with cretinism had a traffic accident. Eleven days after the accident, she was admitted to our hospital with severe respiratory distress syndrome by acute pulmonary

Congenital hypothyroidism in Taiwan: experience before mass screening.

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The clinical data of 91 patients with congenital hypothyroidism, not detected by neonatal screening, were reviewed. Our results disclosed that congenital hypothyroidism in Taiwan is more common in girls than boys, with a female to male ratio of 1.8:1. The majority of our patients were from a first

Congenital hypothyroidism--signs and symptoms in the newborn period.

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Infants with athyrotic hypothyroidism usually manifest signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism prior to or during the period in the newborn nursery. These features are variable and include: prolonged gestation with large size at birth, large posterior fontanel, respiratory distress, hypothermia,

[Congenital Hypothyroidism: 2 observed cases at the Gabriel Toure University Hospital of Bamako, Mali].

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We report two observations of congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed in 2011 in the university hospital of Gabriel Toure in Bamako. The first occurred in a male infant of 40 days, admitted for respiratory distress and anterior compressive cervical swelling. Although his neonatal period occurred without

Congenital hypothyroidism presenting with reversible renal impairment: an under-recognised problem?

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Hypothyroidism with impairment of renal function and raised creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) is described in adults and children with acquired hypothyroidism, but not in congenital hypothyroidism.

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A male infant born at term weighing

High prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism in the Greek Cypriot population: results of the neonatal screening program 1990-2000.

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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the results of the screening program for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in the Greek Cypriot population. METHODS During 1990-2000, 109,532 neonates were screened by TSH determination. Permanent CH was proven with biochemical findings after discontinuation of treatment for

Morphofunctional status of cardio-vascular system of rats with congenital hypothyreosis.

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Introduction: There is an increasing number of cases of congenital hypothyroidism. One of the most common complications of hypothyroidism is damage to the cardiovascular system, which in 30-50% of patients leads to the development of arterial hypertension. The aim: studying the

[A small jade figure from the Olmecan culture].

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In this paper some reflections motivated by a prehispanic Olmec stone sculpture that was found in the Mexican state of Veracruz by 1940, are presented. This small figure of the prehispanic art, could be the representation, this is "a portrait", of a person with similar features to those present in

In vivo Functional Consequences of Human THRA Variants Expressed in the Zebrafish.

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Heterozygous mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor alpha (THRA) gene cause resistance to thyroid hormone alpha (RTHα), a disease characterized by variable manifestations reminiscent of untreated congenital hypothyroidism but a raised triiodothyronine/thyroxine ratio and normal thyrotropin

Foetal and neonatal thyroid disorders.

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Thyroid hormones have been shown to be absolutely necessary for early brain development. During pregnancy, both maternal and foetal thyroid hormones contribute to foetal brain development and maternal supply explains why most of the athyreotic newborns usually do not show any signs of hypothyroidism

Symptomatic hypothyroxinemia with normal TSH levels in preterm infants.

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The authors report eight preterm infants with hypothyroxinemia who developed clinical features similar to those described in congenital hypothyroidism: prolonged jaundice, hypoactivity, lethargy, constipation, edema, and hoarse cry. All had low serum thyroxine, normal thyroid stimulating hormone,

[Successful treatment of fetal supraventricular tachycardia with a combination of digoxin and amiodarone].

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The supraventricular tachycardia is a life threatening state in the intrauterine life. It can cause non-immune hydrops fetalis, intrauterine death or complications during the delivery. The unexplained tachycardia can cause fetal distress and premature delivery. Usually the digoxin is the first drug

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