August 22, 2025International Journal of Contemporary PediatricsOpen Access

Prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism in preterm neonates: a NICU-based study

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MMMohammad Moniruzzaman JNJubaida Nahar GHG. Haider

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Cross-sectional analysis finds no confirmed cases of congenital hypothyroidism in preterm neonates, suggesting regular thyroid screenings are crucial.

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No confirmed cases of congenital hypothyroidism were found among the 50 preterm neonates in NICU, indicating normal thyroid function.
The study revealed that 50% of neonates were between 32–34 weeks of gestation, with only one exhibiting borderline elevated TSH levels.
This cross-sectional study was conducted in a NICU, focusing on thyroid function in neonates from 28 to 37 weeks gestational age.
These findings highlight the importance of routine thyroid screenings for early detection of disorders in preterm infants.

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Moniruzzaman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af782c7567bf4f94ff0c3e https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20252599

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Cross-sectional analysis finds no confirmed cases of congenital hypothyroidism in preterm neonates, suggesting regular thyroid screenings are crucial.

Prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism in preterm neonates: a NICU-based study

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Prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism in preterm neonates: a NICU-based study

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