title: [Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy].
abstract: The authors review the current knowledge of fetus and woman thyroid physiology during pregnancy. They analyze the abnormalities related to hyperthyroidism, and clinical and therapeutic aspects of thyrotoxicosis; in detail possible fetal complications. They suggest the practical management of thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Ospedale generale di zona, Figlie di S. Camillo, Roma.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Castelli
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Moscogiuri
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D008713:Methimazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011441:Propylthiouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D008713:Methimazole; D011441:Propylthiouracil; D013972:Thyrotropin
vernacular_title: L'ipertiroidismo in gravidanza.