Table 6 IBD prevalence in patients with transient CH (not taking T4) vs. permanent CH (taking T4).

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

 

Transient CH N = 8,128

Permanent CH N = 24,306

p value

CD

21 (0.26%)

33 (0.14%)

0.0189

UC

34 (0.28%)

47 (0.19%)

0.0141

Indeterminate Colitis

22 (0.21%)

34 (0.14%)

0.1724

Any IBD

66 (0.81%)

114 (0.47%)

0.0003

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