Clinico-Etiological Profile of Goitrous Children of a Coastal Area and the Association Between Urinary Iodine Concentration and Thyroid Autoimmunity
Background: Iodine deficiency is unlikely to be a main cause of goitre in a coastal area, with a predominant sea food eating population. At the same time, excess iodine may cause thyroid autoimmunity and hypothyroidism via the Wolff-Chaikoff effect. Measurement of Urinary Iodine Concentration (UIC)...
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National Board of Examinations
2025-04-01
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| Series: | National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences |
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