ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0020.1-7 | Congenital Hypothyroidism | ESPEYB20

1.7. Comorbidity in congenital hypothyroidism - A nationwide population-based cohort study

E Danner , J Jaaskelainen , L Niuro , H Huopio , H Niinikoski , L Viikari , J Kero , R Sund

Brief summary: Patients with congenital hypothyroidism have a higher rate of comorbidities in adult age (1). This nationwide population-based register study aimed at investigating the incidence of comorbidities present at birth or acquired during childhood in patients with congenital hypothyroidism and prescription of specific drugs (antidepressants, antipsychotics, medication for ADHS).The study analyzed data from n=438 full-term patients with ...