Abstract:Background: A well-established finding is that thyroid disease is seen more commonly in individuals suffering from Down's Syndrome than in people without the condition. Patients are at risk from childhood to adulthood. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels are essential for diagnosing and managing hypothyroidism. Thyroid dysfunction increases with age in individuals diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, according to a study undertaken by Karlsson B et al. in 1998. Our study aims at investigating the TSH level var… Show more
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