Serum thyroglobulin levels: the physiological decrease in infancy and the absence in athyroidism

Ket, J L; Vijder, J J De; Bikker, H; Gons, M H; Tegelaers, W H

doi:10.1210/jcem-53-6-1301

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Serum thyroglobulin levels: the physiological decrease in infancy and the absence in athyroidism.

Published in The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism • Dec 1, 1981

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J L Ket

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J J De Vijder

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H Bikker

Abstract

The cord serum thyroglobulin levels of 218 neonates are much higher than the levels after the first year of life and show a wide range. A relation exists between a shorter gestational age and increased thyroglobulin levels. The serum thyroglobulin levels decrease within a few months after birth, but...

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