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Extended hyperemesis gravidarum in a patient after total thyroidectomy

Authors: T. J. F. Blankenstein, F. Kainer, K. Friese, I. Mylonas

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 6/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Human chorionic gonadotropin is regarded as, at least, one of the main factors responsible for hyperemesis gravidarum by direct stimulation of the thyroid gland on the basis of a close homology to the structure of TSH. However, questions to this theory of hCG-induced gestational hyperthyroidism still remain.

Case report

We present for the first time a rare case of hyperemesis gravidarum in a patient with a previous removed thyroid gland and an adequate thyroxin replacement. In this case report we present an extended hyperemesis gravidarum in a patient after total thyroidectomy and thus artificially well-set thyroid parameters.

Conclusion

Although transient hyperthyroidism is widely thought to be causative of a hyperemesis during pregnancy, this case report with a mildly hypothyroidism emphasizes that there might be other, yet unknown, factors that can cause such a severe complication.

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Title: Extended hyperemesis gravidarum in a patient after total thyroidectomy
Authors: T. J. F. Blankenstein
F. Kainer
K. Friese
I. Mylonas
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-1026-z

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Conclusion

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