Long term treatment of congenital hypothyroidism with L-triiodothyronine: 24 year follow-up.
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چکیده
A congenital hypothyroidism complicated by ventricular septal defects which was treated with L-triiodothyronine (L-T3) alone from 1 5/12 to 25 years, is described. The patient's growth and development was satisfactory and without side effects. It suggests that L-T3 may be a safe drug for long term treatment of congenital hypothyroidism.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Endocrinologia japonica
دوره 32 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985