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[Struma with euthyroidism in pregnancy (author's transl)]
Non-toxic struma manifestations are likely to increase along with hormonal stress situations. An existing struma may continue to grow. Struma treatment is always indicated and of particular necessity in a stress situation. An account is given of pathophysiological fundamentals, the need for and problems relating to thyroid hormone therapy in pregnancy, with reference being made to literature data as well as to the authors' own experience from examining 60 pregnant patients with non-toxic struma.
Non-toxic struma manifestations are likely to increase along with hormonal stress situations. An existing struma may continue to grow. Struma treatment is always indicated and of particular necessity in a stress situation. An account is given of pathophysiological fundamentals, the need for and problems relating to thyroid hormone therapy in pregnancy, with reference being made to literature data as well as to the authors' own experience from examining 60 pregnant patients with non-toxic struma.