Hyperthyroidism and pregnancy.

Authors

  • J Jácome De Castro Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospital Militar Principal-Lisboa.
  • Fátima Borges

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1205

Abstract

The authors describe most common hyperthyroidism aetiologies that occur during pregnancy and also the immunity changes that define Graves' disease and the immunity tolerance associated to pregnancy. They also refer the clinical picture, laboratorial diagnosis and the treatment to be carried out. Medical treatment is mostly based on anti-thyroid drugs. Their characteristics and use during pregnancy are discussed.

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De Castro JJ, Borges F. Hyperthyroidism and pregnancy. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2003 Oct. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];16(5):334-6. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1205

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Arquivo Histórico