Abstract
The article by La Franchi et al. regarding transient neonatal hypothyroidism (Pediatrics 60:538, October 1977) raises an important question concerning the possible role of apparently small doses of iodine in causing this condition. In the case reported, the patient's mother received a daily supplement of 150 µg of iodine, which could be of some importance because it may result in iodine overload in the fetus. The only way to test this hypothesis would be to measure 24-hour urinary iodine excretion.
- Copyright © 1978 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Individual Login
Institutional Login
You may be able to gain access using your login credentials for your institution. Contact your librarian or administrator if you do not have a username and password.
Log in through your institution
Pay Per Article - You may access this article (from the computer you are currently using) for 2 days for US$25.00
Regain Access - You can regain access to a recent Pay per Article purchase if your access period has not yet expired.
In this issue
Jump to section
Related Articles
Cited By...
- No citing articles found.