Hyperthyroidism in a complete molar pregnancy with a mature cystic ovarian teratoma

Hyperthyroidism in a complete molar pregnancy with a mature cystic ovarian teratoma

Abstract Background The hallmark of gestational trophoblastic disease is the production of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) due to the hyperproliferation of extraembryonic trophoblast cells. Previous studies show hCG has thyrotropic action due to its structural similarity with thyroid stimulating...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bryce C. Simes, Alozie A. Mbanaso, Carlos A. Zapata, Chukwuma M. Okoroji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Subjects:
Hydatidiform mole
Complete molar pregnancy
Hyperthyroidism
Mature cystic ovarian teratoma
Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (b-hCG)
Beta-carboxy-terminal peptide (b-CTP)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13044-018-0056-7

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13044-018-0056-7

Similar Items