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The thyrotoxicosis of hydatidiform mole
Annals of Internal Medicine
|September 1, 1975
Summary
Hydatidiform mole can cause hyperthyroidism in women. High levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in molar tissue stimulate thyroid function, leading to elevated thyroid hormones.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Gynecology
- Oncology
Background:
- Hydatidiform mole is a complication of pregnancy.
- Thyroid dysfunction can occur during pregnancy.
Observation:
- Nine out of 14 women with hydatidiform mole exhibited hyperthyroidism.
- Elevated serum thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) levels were observed in hyperthyroid patients.
- High concentrations of bioassayable thyroid-stimulating hormone (molar TSH) were detected in most patients.
Findings:
- A strong correlation was found between serum levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), molar TSH, and T3.
- Intravenous sodium iodide administration reduced T3 and T4 levels in hyperthyroid patients.
- Surgical removal of molar tissue resulted in a significant decrease in hCG, molar TSH, T3, and T4 levels.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that elevated hCG in hydatidiform mole directly stimulates thyroid function.
- This research highlights the link between gestational trophoblastic disease and thyroid health.
- Understanding this relationship is crucial for managing hyperthyroidism in patients with molar pregnancies.
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