Table 3 The prevalence of IBD in patients with transient CH (i.e., not taking T4) vs. patients without CH (Bivariate comparison).

From: Increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease in congenital hypothyroidism supports the existence of a shared susceptibility factor

 

Transient CH N = 8,128

Non-CH N = 42,922

p value

CD

21 (0. 26%)

51 (0.12%)

0.0021

UC

28 (0. 34%)

54 (0.13%)

<0.0001

Indeterminate Colitis

17 (0. 21%)

22 (0.05%)

<0.0001

Any IBD

66 (0. 81%)

127 (0.30%)

<0.0001

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