STUDY ON INFLUENCE OF GESTATIONAL AGE AND BIRTH WEIGHT ON CORD BLOOD THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE AND THYROXINE
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 34
Abstract
Congenital hypothyroidism is a more common pediatric endocrine disorder and also most common preventable cause of mental retardation. Early diagnosis by measuring Thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels and prompt treatment is crucial in improving intellectual outcome and for growth of the baby. There are several perinatal factors which influence cord blood TSH, T4 values which has to be considered while interpreting the results. Umbilical cord blood samples were collected for assessment of TSH and T4 in 100 newborns. The influence of birth weight and gestational age on T4 & TSH levels was assessed. On comparing mean TSH and T4 levels among preterm and term infants, it was found that there was statistically significant difference in the mean TSH levels between term and preterm infants. Difference in mean T4 levels among low birth weight and normal birth weight infants was statistically significant. To conclude Birth weight & gestational age have influence on Cord blood TSH and T4 levels and a caution in their interpretation should be considered.
Authors and Affiliations
Sahithya C. S. , Shubha jayaram, Meera S.
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP231689
- DOI 10.18410/jebmh/2015/730
- Views 103
- Downloads 0
A CLINICAL STUDY OF GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION IN ADULT POPULATION
BACKGROUND Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) also known as pyloric obstruction is not a single entity. It is the clinical & pathophysiological consequence of any disease process that produces a mechanical impediment to ga...
HRCT THORAX FINDINGS OF INFLUENZA A H1N1 PNEUMONIA IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN SOUTH INDIA
BACKGROUND Influenza viruses are common seasonal pathogens affecting the human respiratory system. H1N1 pneumonia (swine flu) is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by one of the several swine flu influenza A...
A STUDY OF PELVIC PAIN IN WOMEN
BACKGROUND Pelvic pain is not an uncommon complaint in women and its diagnosis and management can be taxing at times. Acute pelvic pain is an emergency and requires prompt and selective investigations to deal with the co...
PROFILE OF SYPHILIS PATIENTS ATTENDING THE DERMATOLOGY VENEREOLOGY OPD AT A GOVERNMENT TERTIARY HOSPITAL
BACKGROUND Syphilis is one of the major sexually transmitted infections, which is showing a raising trend across the globe. The aim of the study is to study the prevalence of syphilis among Sexually Transmitted Infection...
A CLINICAL STUDY OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SKIN CHANGES IN NEONATAL PERIOD
BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to find out physiological skin changes in newborns during the first 3 days of life. MATERIALS AND METHODS Around 1000 neonates were studied during the first three days at Govern...