Iodine overload and severe hypothyroidism in a premature neonate

Authors: Khashu, M., Chessex, P. and Chanoine, J.P.

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Volume: 40

Issue: 2

ISSN: 0022-3468

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.10.028

Abstract:

Use of iodinated skin disinfectants in the perinatal period can result in significant iodine overload of the neonate and transient hypothyroidism. The authors report a case of unusually severe hypothyroidism requiring l-thyroxine (L-T4) replacement therapy in a premature neonate after prolonged use of iodinated skin disinfectants for a complex skin lesion. Neonatal iodine overload should be minimized, and in cases with significant iodine exposure, thyroid-stimulating hormone should be monitored, especially in preterm neonates who are exquisitely sensitive to the antithyroid effects of iodine excess. © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Iodine overload and severe hypothyroidism in a premature neonate.

Authors: Khashu, M., Chessex, P. and Chanoine, J.-P.

Journal: J Pediatr Surg

Volume: 40

Issue: 2

Pages: E1-E4

eISSN: 1531-5037

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.10.028

Abstract:

Use of iodinated skin disinfectants in the perinatal period can result in significant iodine overload of the neonate and transient hypothyroidism. The authors report a case of unusually severe hypothyroidism requiring L-thyroxine (L-T4) replacement therapy in a premature neonate after prolonged use of iodinated skin disinfectants for a complex skin lesion. Neonatal iodine overload should be minimized, and in cases with significant iodine exposure, thyroid-stimulating hormone should be monitored, especially in preterm neonates who are exquisitely sensitive to the antithyroid effects of iodine excess.

Source: PubMed

Preferred by: Minesh Khashu

Iodine overload and severe hypothyroidism in a premature neonate.

Authors: Khashu, M., Chessex, P. and Chanoine, J.-P.

Journal: Journal of pediatric surgery

Volume: 40

Issue: 2

Pages: E1-E4

eISSN: 1531-5037

ISSN: 0022-3468

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.10.028

Abstract:

Use of iodinated skin disinfectants in the perinatal period can result in significant iodine overload of the neonate and transient hypothyroidism. The authors report a case of unusually severe hypothyroidism requiring L-thyroxine (L-T4) replacement therapy in a premature neonate after prolonged use of iodinated skin disinfectants for a complex skin lesion. Neonatal iodine overload should be minimized, and in cases with significant iodine exposure, thyroid-stimulating hormone should be monitored, especially in preterm neonates who are exquisitely sensitive to the antithyroid effects of iodine excess.

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