Role of thyrotropin-releasing hormone test in re-evaluation of congenital hypothyroidism

The thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) test is useful for differentiating central and primary hypothyroidism, and is also valuable for diagnosing hypothyroidism. The threshold of the TRH test is usually set at 10–40 mIU/L. However, some experts are of the opinion that the TRH test has a limited rol...

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Main Authors: Li-Min Chen, Yen-Chun Chen, Hui-Pin Hsiao, Bai-Hsiun Chen, Mei-Chyn Chao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-08-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X14001028