FOLLOW-UPS OF CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM
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Congenital hypothyroidismAbstract
Brain development depends on thyroid hormones, the delay in starting treatment of hypothyroidism leads to a permanent mental impairment which will be more severe, the longer the delay of the treatment. So neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism is very important, as is being done in other countries. Congenital hypothyroidism is common in northern Bangladesh, but can be cured, if treated early as documented by the six cases presented hear.
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