Endocrine Abstracts

BackgroundCentral hypothyroidism (CeH) is a rare condition affecting approximately 1:16000 – 100 000 individuals. Congenital forms can harm the normal development if not detected and treated promptly. The clinical and biochemical diagnosis especially of the isolated CeH can be challenging. The cases are not usually detected in the neonatal screening, which, in most countries, are focused on detection of the more prevalent primary hypothyroidism. Unt...