Hypothyroidism and iodine deficiency in an infant requiring total parenteral nutrition

Katherine Elizabeth Clarridge, Erin E. Conway, John Bucuvalas

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Abstract

While iodine deficiency remains a relatively rare cause of thyroid dysfunction in the United States, little is known about iodine status and deficiency in children requiring parenteral nutrition (PN). This population may be at an elevated risk of thyroid dysregulation and neurodevelopmental sequelae due to low concentrations in typical PN formulations. Furthermore, with the widespread practice of switching from iodine-based antiseptics to chlorhexadine, previous inadvertent sources of iodine are being eliminated as well.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)901-904
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Volume38
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 19 Sep 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • minerals/trace elements nutrition
  • parenteral nutrition
  • pediatrics life cycle

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