Title of article :
Unusual Presentation of Hypothyroidism in a Pregnant Woman,Mimicking Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasm
Author/Authors :
Aminimoghaddam, Soheila Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Firoozgar Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Karisani, Narmin Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Shahid Akbar-Abadi Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Mazloomi, Maryam Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - School of Medicine - Shahid Akbar-Abadi Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Rahimi, Maryam Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - School of Medicine - Shahid Akbar-Abadi Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Hypothyroidism is a common health issue worldwide with varying clinical manifestations. We report a woman who experiencedan incomplete abortion and undiagnosed hypothyroidism who was referred to the oncologist with the suspicion of metastaticgestational trophoblastic neoplasm (GTN). A 29-year-old woman with incomplete abortion was referred to an oncologist forpossible GTN due to persistent active vaginal bleeding, an elevated beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), abnormal cervicalinspection exam, abnormal liver function tests, ovarian enlargement, ascites, and a pleural effusion. She was found to havehypothyroidism in further work-up. She was managed with thyroid hormone replacement therapy and her condition improvedafter 6 weeks. Complete resolution of the ovarian mass and pericardial and pleural effusion was achieved. This case describes animportant experience; hypothyroidism should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any woman with an incomplete abortionpresenting with an ovarian mass. Evaluation and correct diagnosis are important to prevent mismanagement
Keywords :
Presentation of Hypothyroidism , Pregnant Woman , Mimicking Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasm , hCG , gestational trophoblastic neoplasm (GTN)
Journal title :
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine