In:
Hormone Research in Paediatrics, S. Karger AG, Vol. 53, No. Suppl. 1 ( 2000), p. 12-18
Abstract:
In patients with congenital hypothyroidism (CH), the autosomal recessive inheritance of mutations of thyroid peroxidase, thyroglobulin and the NIS and pendrin genes encoding for sodium iodide transporters has been identified. CH due to thyroid dysgenesis was considered to be a sporadic disease, but recently, inheritable defects of thyroid development have been described. The autosomal recessive inheritance of mutations of the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor gene was recognized in patients with CH and thyroid hypoplasia, while autosomal dominant mutations of the Pax-8 gene were described in patients with thyroid dysgenesis. In addition, analysis of mutations of the β-thyrotropin gene has resulted in a new understanding of the pathogenesis of central CH. Molecular genetic studies in patients with CH detected by newborn screening will provide the information necessary for genetic counselling and may help to explain the less favourable outcome present in 5–10% of the patients.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1663-2818
,
1663-2826
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2000
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2540224-9
