Fetal goiter conservatively monitored during the prenatal period associated with maternal and neonatal euthyroid status

• Published in: Obstetrics & gynecology science Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 54 - 57
• Main Authors: Neto, José Ferreira Gomes, Araujo Júnior, Edward, Costa, Jesus Irajacy Fernandes, Dias, Daniel Aguiar, Aguiar, Lindemberg Barbosa, Carvalho, Francisco Herlânio Costa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Korean Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health; Korean Society of Gynecologic Endocrinology; Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimal Invasive Surgery; Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine; Korean Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Korean Urogynecologic Society 01-01-2016; 대한산부인과학회
• Subjects: Case Report; 산부인과학; Fetus; Prenatal diagnosis; Magnetic resonance imaging; Goiter; Conservative management
• ISSN: 2287-8572; 2287-8580
• DOI: 10.5468/ogs.2016.59.1.54

Congenital goiter is considered a rare occurrence, and may be related to hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or euthyroidism. In this report, we describe a case of fetal goiter identified in the 34th gestational week in a 41-year-old secundigravida with normal thyroid functions. A conservative approach was followed; the fetal goiter was monitored via ultrasound, which suggested this was a case of hyperthyroidism. After the birth, tests indicated that the newborn was euthyroidic. Consequently, a more detailed study using non-invasive procedures was deemed necessary to discover the precise cause of the fetal goiter during the gestational period.