
pmid: 18352822
Clinical thyrotoxicosis is rare in molar pregnancy and has yet to be reported in a patient with a partial mole. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which has thyrotropic activity, is believed to be responsible for hyperthyroidism of gestational trophoblastic activity and hyperemesis gravidarum. We report the first case of hyperthyroidism presenting as thyroid storm in a partial molar pregnancy. Normal thyroid function returned after the partial mole was evacuated, and the biochemical improvement correlated with declining hCG levels. This case highlights the importance of including partial mole in the differential of hCG-mediated hyperthyroidism.
Adult, Thyroid Gland, Hydatidiform Mole, Chorionic Gonadotropin, Hyperthyroidism, Trophoblasts, Pregnancy Complications, Thyroxine, Treatment Outcome, Pregnancy, Humans, Triiodothyronine, Female, Thyroid Crisis
Adult, Thyroid Gland, Hydatidiform Mole, Chorionic Gonadotropin, Hyperthyroidism, Trophoblasts, Pregnancy Complications, Thyroxine, Treatment Outcome, Pregnancy, Humans, Triiodothyronine, Female, Thyroid Crisis
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 34 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Top 10% | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% |
