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Simultaneous presentation of ectopic pregnancy and hyperthyroidism.

Authors :
Lyall H
Mahmood TA
Source :
Scottish medical journal [Scott Med J] 2000 Feb; Vol. 45 (1), pp. 22.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Hyperthyroidism is known to occur uncommonly in pregnancy (about 0.5 per 1000). The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is approximately 9.6 per 1000 pregnancies. Both conditions, if unrecognised and untreated can have potentially fatal consequences. We describe a case of hyperthyroidism and ectopic pregnancy presenting concurrently, and highlight the difficulties encountered in diagnosis when two clinical conditions present with indistinguishable clinical signs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0036-9330
Volume :
45
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Scottish medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10765531
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/003693300004500108