Fetal goiter conservatively monitored during the prenatal period associated with maternal and neonatal euthyroid status.

Author: Jose Ferreira Gomes NETO ¹ ; Edward ARAUJO JUNIOR ; Jesus Irajacy Fernandes COSTA ; Daniel Aguiar DIAS ; Lindemberg Barbosa AGUIAR ; Francisco Herlanio Costa CARVALHO
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1. Fetal Medicine Service, Maternidade-Escola Assis Chateaubriand, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Conservative management; Fetus; Goiter; Magnetic resonance imaging; Prenatal diagnosis
MeSH: Adult; Fetus; Goiter*; Humans; Hyperthyroidism; Hypothyroidism; Infant, Newborn; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Parturition; Prenatal Diagnosis; Thyroid Gland; Ultrasonography
From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science 2016;59(1):54-57
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Congenital goiter is considered a rare occurrence, and may be related to hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or euthyroidism. In this report, we describe a case of fetal goiter identified in the 34th gestational week in a 41-year-old secundigravida with normal thyroid functions. A conservative approach was followed; the fetal goiter was monitored via ultrasound, which suggested this was a case of hyperthyroidism. After the birth, tests indicated that the newborn was euthyroidic. Consequently, a more detailed study using non-invasive procedures was deemed necessary to discover the precise cause of the fetal goiter during the gestational period.