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. 1984 Aug;21(2):149-53.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.1984.tb03454.x.

Serum thyroglobulin levels in preterm neonates

P De Nayer, C Cornette, M Vanderschueren, E Eggermont, H Devlieger, J Jaeken, C Beckers

Serum thyroglobulin levels in preterm neonates

P De Nayer et al. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1984 Aug.

Abstract

Serum thyroglobulin (Tg) levels were determined in preterm neonates. Very high values were found at birth. A significant negative correlation was observed between Tg levels and gestational age. A longitudinal study indicates that a very sharp decrease in Tg levels occurred after birth. Three weeks after birth, the values were close to the values of full-term neonates. These high hTg values could result either from an increased turnover of hTg or from a lower clearance rate of this iodoprotein.

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