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Neonatal goiter with congenital thyroid dysfunction in two infants diagnosed by MRI

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It is essential to diagnose thyroid dysfunction at an early stage because congenital hypothyroidism (CH) represents one of the most common preventable causes of delayed physical and psychological development, including mental retardation. US evaluates the shape of the thyroid gland. CT and scintigraphic examinations demonstrate iodine metabolism of the thyroid, but there is associated radiation exposure. We encountered two cases of congenital goiter, in which MRI was very helpful in confirming thyroid dysfunction and was very useful in making an accurate diagnosis.

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We thank Ms Mary McAllister at the Johns Hopkins University for reviewing this paper.

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  1. Department of Radiology, St. Marianna University, Seibu Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan

    Mutsuko Kondoh, Osamu Miyazaki, Yoshimasa Imanishi & Minako Hayakawa

  2. Department of Pediatrics, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan

    Miho Aikyou & Hiromi Doi

  3. Department of Radiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa-ken 216-8511, Japan

    Mutsuko Kondoh

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Kondoh, M., Miyazaki, O., Imanishi, Y. et al. Neonatal goiter with congenital thyroid dysfunction in two infants diagnosed by MRI. Pediatr Radiol 34, 570–573 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-004-1145-4

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