Transient hyperthyroidism complicating hydatidiform mole.
A 15-week pregnant patient with hydatidiform mole presented with overt features of hyperthyroidism. With evacuation of the uterus and subsequently hysterectomy, her thyroid state returned to normal. The transient nature of the syndrome makes definitive anti-thyroid treatment unnecessary.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000150:complications*; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy