Neonatal Hyperthyroidism in an Infant Born of an Euthyroid Mother

摘要: An infant with neonatal hyperthyroidism was born to an euthyroid mother previously treated for sodium iodide I 131. Measurable levels of long-acting thyroid stimulator (LATS) were found in and infant. A review previous cases which LATS determinations have been performed indicates the importance pathogenesis this condition. Infants mothers or a history should be evaluated period hyperthyroidism, particularly if measurable mother's serum late pregnancy. Early treatment thyrotoxicosis propylthiouracil is recommended severely affected cases.