Congenital hypothyroidism screening program: A five-year experience at Saudi Aramco Al Hasa health center

Hassib Hosni Narchi, Naji Afif Kulaylat

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Abstract

We report the results of a five-year study of cord blood screening for congenital hypothyroidism in a genetically homogeneous population in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism was 1/5061 and is compared to other reports. The prevalence of dyshormonogenesis was 1/7592, higher than in other reports.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)47-49
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Saudi Medicine
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

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