Neonatal thyroid disorders.
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چکیده
Hypothyroxinaemia, which is common in the preterm infant, and thyrotoxicosis, which is rare, are important neonatal thyroid disorders. Their causes and treatment are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
دوره 87 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002