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A Population-Based Study on the Frequency of Additional Congenital Malformations in Infants with Congenital Hypothyroidism: Data from the Italian Registry for Congenital Hypothyroidism (1991–1998)

Olivieri, A., Stazi, M. A., Mastroiacovo, P., Fazzini, C., Medda, E., Spagnolo, A., De Angelis, S., Grandolfo, M. E. +3 more·2002·The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

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In the last decade a high frequency of other congenital anomalies has been reported in infants with congenital hypothyroidism (CH) detected by neonatal screening. In the present study the occurrence of additional congenital malformations (CM) in the population of CH infants detected in Italy between 1991 and 1998 (n = 1420) was investigated. In Italy all of the centers in charge of screening, treatment, and follow-up of CH adhere to the Italian National Registry of infants with CH. In this study a high prevalence of additional CM (8.4%), more than 4-fold higher than that reported in the Italian population (1-2%), was found in the population of CH infants. Cardiac anomalies represented the most frequent malformations associated with CH, with a prevalence of 5.5%. However, a significant association between CH and anomalies of nervous system, eyes, and multiple CM was also observed. In conclusion, the significantly higher frequency of extrathyroidal congenital malformations reported in the CH infants than in the general population represents a further argument supporting the role of a genetic component in the etiology of CH. Investigations of the molecular mechanisms underlying developmental events of formation of thyroid and other organs represent critical steps in the knowledge of CH etiology.

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Olivieri, A., Stazi, M. A., Mastroiacovo, P., Fazzini, C., Medda, E., Spagnolo, A., De Angelis, S., Grandolfo, M. E., Taruscio, D., Cordeddu, V., & Sorcini, M.
Affiliations
  • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
  • Istituto Superiore di Sanità (IT)
Corresponding author
Olivieri, A.
Venue
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Published
2002-02
Volume
87
Issue
2
Pages
557-562
ISSN
  • 0021-972X (ISSN-L)
  • 1945-7197
OpenAlex
W2166548432
Cited by
224
References
38
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FWCI
3.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Developmental Biology › Congenital limb and hand anomalies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Genetics › Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
Keywords
congenital hypothyroidism, congenital malformations, cardiac anomalies, multiple congenital anomalies, nervous system anomalies, ocular abnormalities, newborn screening, genetic etiology, thyroid development
MeSH terms
Congenital Abnormalities, Abnormalities, Multiple, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Eye Abnormalities, Female, Humans, Hypothyroidism, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Italy, Male, Nervous System Malformations, Registries, Incidence, Prevalence, Neonatal Screening

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