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Thyrotoxicosis complicated by ectopic pregnancy. First reported case

L McDougle1, J J Cosgrove

  • 1Department of Family Practice, Naval Hospital, San Diego, California 92134-5000.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|November 1, 1993
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Thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy, though rare, complicates ectopic pregnancy diagnosis and management. This case highlights successful intervention combining medical treatment and surgery to prevent mortality from thyroid storm and ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Thyrotoxicosis affects 0.2% of pregnancies, while ectopic pregnancy occurs in 1.5% of US pregnancies.
  • The overlapping symptoms of thyrotoxicosis and ectopic pregnancy pose diagnostic and surgical challenges.
  • Thyroid storm, a severe complication of thyrotoxicosis, increases maternal mortality risk.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms suggestive of a surgical abdomen and thyrotoxicosis.
  • The underlying surgical condition was diagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy.
  • This represents the first reported case of thyrotoxicosis co-occurring with an ectopic pregnancy.

Findings:

  • Prompt medical management of thyrotoxicosis preceded surgical intervention for the ectopic pregnancy.

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  • The combined approach successfully treated both conditions.
  • Mortality associated with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and thyroid storm was averted.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering thyrotoxicosis in pregnant patients with abdominal symptoms.
    • Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
    • This approach may serve as a model for managing similar complex obstetric emergencies.