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Am J Perinatol 1995; 12(4): 240-242
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994462
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Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Fetal Goiter Caused by Maternal Grave's Disease

Hamid A. Hadi, Diana Strickland
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We present a case of maternal Grave's disease associated with fetal goitrous hyperthyroidism. Fetal goiter was diagnosed by ultrasound and diagnosis of fetal hyperthyroidism was established by umbilical blood sampling. Fetus was successfully treated by increasing maternal propylthiouracil dosage. Fetal thyroid status was normal at birth. Role of sonography and umbilical blood sampling in management of fetal goiter complicated with maternal Grave's disease is discussed.

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Hyperthyroidism - Grave's disease - fetal goiter