Propylthiouracil-Induced Neonatal Goiter: An Avoidable Problem.
| Autor: | Saboo K; Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND., Gemnani RR; Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND., Manuja N; Department of Internal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND., Kumar S; Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND., Acharya S; Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, IND. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Jun 13; Vol. 15 (6), pp. e40389. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 13 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.40389 |
| Abstrakt: | We present a case of neonatal goiter caused by exposure to propylthiouracil (PTU) during pregnancy in this case report. The mother was treated with PTU while pregnant and had a history of Graves' illness. The baby had a neck tumor and was having breathing problems when they were first seen. A big thyroid gland was detected by a neck CT scan. This instance serves as a reminder of the significance of managing maternal thyroid problems appropriately during pregnancy as well as the requirement for careful thyroid function monitoring in newborns exposed to PTU. Given the possible hazards to the growing baby, it also calls into question whether PTU is an effective first-line treatment for maternal Graves' illness during pregnancy. This case report highlights the importance of shared decision-making with patients (by discussing different treatment options and their side effects). Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Saboo et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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