Congenital hypothyroidism screening

Congenital hypothyroidism Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Congenital hypothyroidism from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Congenital hypothyroidism screening On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Congenital hypothyroidism screening All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Congenital hypothyroidism screening
CDC on Congenital hypothyroidism screening
Congenital hypothyroidism screening in the news
Blogs on Congenital hypothyroidism screening
Directions to Hospitals Treating Congenital hypothyroidism
Risk calculators and risk factors for Congenital hypothyroidism screening

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Screening

A screening test in newborns between 24 and 72 hours old may be used to detect congenital hypothyroidism.