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Transient hyperthyroidism in a woman with hydatidiform mole: a case report on unusual clinical presentation and management

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العنوان: Transient hyperthyroidism in a woman with hydatidiform mole: a case report on unusual clinical presentation and management
المؤلفون: Labi, Mediatris, Novida, Hermina
المصدر: Bali Medical Journal; Vol. 12 No. 3 (2023): Available online : 1 December 2023; 3045-3050 ; 2302-2914 ; 2089-1180
بيانات النشر: DiscoverSys Inc.
سنة النشر: 2023
المجموعة: Bali Medical Journal
مصطلحات موضوعية: Hydatidiform mole, molar pregnancy, thyroid stimulating hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin, hyperthyroidism
الوصف: Background: Hydatidiform mole (HM) is a genetically abnormal conception involving abnormal growth of placental trophoblast. HM is sometimes accompanied by hyperthyroidism, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication requiring early detection and management. This study aimed to report a case of a woman with HM complicated by transient hyperthyroidism, as well as to analyze some possible pharmacological management before the evacuation of molar tissue. Case Presentation: A 45-year-old female was referred to Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya with a chief complaint of vaginal bleeding, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, frequent heart palpitations, and hand tremors. The patient had been previously diagnosed with molar pregnancy but refused to undergo curettage. At presentation, physical examination suggested incompatible uterus size with the gestational age, and the vaginal toucher indicated non-palpable ballottement. Vesicles were observed in vaginal discharge. Laboratory findings revealed elevated β-HCG, decreased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and increased free thyroxine (FT4) levels. Abdominal ultrasound exhibited the presence of uterine fibroid and a honeycomb appearance. The patient was then diagnosed with molar pregnancy accompanied by hyperthyroidism; however, Burch-Warsofsky’s (BW) score (25) suggested no thyroid crisis. Before undergoing suction curettage to evacuate the hydatidiform mole, the patient received perioperative treatment for thyrotoxicosis control using methimazole, propranolol, and dexamethasone. After the surgery, hCG levels were regularly followed up until the normal range was reached. Conclusion: Despite its rarity, hyperthyroidism might become a deadly complication in molar pregnancy. Perioperative treatment to stabilize thyroid levels is prominent to prevent a thyroid storm. Treatment choice depends on the time available for preoperative preparation, the severity of the thyrotoxicosis, and the impact of any current or previous therapies. However, β-blockers should always be used ...
نوع الوثيقة: article in journal/newspaper
وصف الملف: application/pdf
اللغة: English
العلاقة: https://balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/4762/3075Test; https://balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/4762Test
DOI: 10.15562/bmj.v12i3.4762
الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v12i3.4762Test
https://balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/4762Test
حقوق: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0Test
رقم الانضمام: edsbas.FDFB6D55
قاعدة البيانات: BASE