Intrauterine diagnosis and management of fetal goiter: A case report

Koyuncu F. M., Tamay A. G., Bugday S.

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, cilt.38, sa.9, ss.503-505, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/jcu.20717
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.503-505
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: fetal goiter, hyperthyroidism, cordocentesis, polyhydramnios, obstetrics
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Fetal goiter can be the result of maternal hyperthyroidism treated with antithyroid drugs. Polyhydramnios may be the presenting symptom and can be diagnosed prenatally by sonography. We report a case of fetal goiter diagnosed at 30 weeks of gestation and fetal hypothyroidism confirmed by cordocentesis. Intra-amniotic levothyroxine was administered. Onset of preterm labor could not be prevented. The risks and benefits of intrauterine treatment of fetal goitrous hypothyroidism are discussed. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.