Interpretation of guideline on the screening and management of congenital hypothyroidism issued by American Academy of Pediatrics in 2023
Congenital hypothyroidism is a common thyroid disease in children.If it is not screened and treated in a timely manner,it can cause irreversible damage to intellectual and physical development.In January 2023,the American Academy of Pediatrics issued guideline on the screening and management of congenital hypothyroidism.The guideline provides detailed information on the pathophysiology of congenital hypothyroidism,neonatal screening programs and procedures,imaging and genetic diagnosis,long-term follow-up management,and evaluation.To make it more convenient for domestic pediatricians to use as a reference,this article provides an interpretation of some key contents by referring to domestic and foreign literature.
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