Clinical significance of 99mTc thyroid scintigraphy in children with congenital hypothyroidism / 中华内分泌代谢杂志
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
; (12): 326-327, 2011.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-412677
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ABSTRACT
Forty-three children with congenital hypothyroidism(CH)underwent 99mTc thyroid scintigraphy, after being followed up by receiving levothyroxine till 2 to 3 years of age. The results showed that thyroid agenesia happened in 37 cases( 86.05% ) while entopic gland in 6 cases (13.95% ). Thyroid scintigraphy with 99mTc is an informative procedure in determining etiology and treatment schedules for children with CH.
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Year:
2011
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