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ArticleCureus2023

Uncovering Congenital Hypothyroidism in Adulthood: A Case Study Emphasizing the Urgency of Screening and Clinical Awareness.

Ahmad Alam, Hamid Ashraf, Kaynat Khan, Absar Ahmed

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ahmad AlamRajiv Gandhi Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IND.
Hamid AshrafRajiv Gandhi Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IND.
Kaynat KhanDepartment of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IND.
Absar AhmedDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IND.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital · IN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is an endocrine disorder primarily diagnosed during the neonatal period through routine screening. Screening programs have been established in most developed countries. However, routine neonatal screening is not available in India, and the mainstay for diagnosis is clinical awareness. In this report, we present a case of CH diagnosed for the first time in a 20-year-old male who sought medical attention at our hospital's emergency department due to fever and altered sensorium. This case report elucidates the implications of a delayed diagnosis of CH, shedding light on the pivotal role of neonatal screening and the need for enhanced awareness within the healthcare community and among families.

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anemiacongenital hypothyroidismdelayed diagnosismacro-orchidismshort stature (ss)universal newborn screening

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PMID37868446
PMCPMC10588732
OpenAlexW4386897106

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