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ea0049gp238 | Thyroid Cancer & Thyroid Case Reports | ECE2017

A fatal case of fetal goiter: autoimmunity is the key

Berges-Raso Irene , Albert Lara , Caixas Assumpta , Capel Ismael , Cano Albert , Mazarico Isabel , Serra Laura , Corona Manuel , Martinez Cesar Martin , Rigla Mercedes

Introduction: Fetal goiter is an infrequent and potentially life-threating condition derived from either fetal hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. TSH-receptor stimulating antibodies (TSH-R-ABs) can cross the placenta and induce fetal hyperthyroidism and goiter. We describe a rare case of TSH-R-ABs-induced hyperthyroidism in a woman with autoimmune hypothyroidism (AH) without previous hyperthyroidism.Case Report: A 28 years old pregnant woman under treatm...