title: Intrauterine diagnosis and management of fetal goiter: a case report.
abstract: Fetal goiter can be the result of maternal hyperthyroidism treated with antithyroid drugs. Polyhydramnios may be the presenting symptom and can be diagnosed prenatally by sonography. We report a case of fetal goiter diagnosed at 30 weeks of gestation and fetal hypothyroidism confirmed by cordocentesis. Intra-amniotic levothyroxine was administered. Onset of preterm labor could not be prevented. The risks and benefits of intrauterine treatment of fetal goitrous hypothyroidism are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology, Manisa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Faik Mumtaz
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Koyuncu
authors.forename: Aslı Goker
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Tamay
authors.forename: Sultan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bugday
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006042:Goiter / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal