Journal of Endocrinology, Tropical Medicine, and Infectious Disease (JETROMI)
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Journal of Endocrinology, Tropical Medicine, and Infectious Disease (JETROMI)

Postpartum Thyroiditis: A Case Report

Pangaribuan, Jessica Patricia (Unknown)
Santi Syafril (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2021

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Background: Postpartum thyroiditis (PPT) is a thyroid dysfunctionn syndrome which is temporary or permanent that occurs 1 year after giving birth or abortion. The occurrence of postpartum thyroiditis is 5 – 10% of postpartum women in the world. It is caused by an inflammation of the thyroid gland which leads to a destruction of the thyroid follicle and proteolysis of thyroglobulin. Case presentation: A woman, 31 years old, was admitted to the hospital complaining an enlargement on her neck. The patient said her the enlargement keeps getting larger and she also complained a feeling of something stuck in the throat. The patient also complained a hoarse voice. The patient has just given birth of her second child 5 months ago. From a hematologic examination, radiologic, and blood culture, the patient was diagnosed with Postpartum Thyroiditis. The patient was given Euthyrox therapy and will undergo repeated evaluation after 1 months of the therapy. Conclusion: We reported a case of Postpartum Thyroiditis that was treated comprehensively, and showed a good prognosis.

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Journal Info

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jetromi

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Subject

Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal of Endocrinology, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases (JETROMI) is an international peer-reviewed journal (February, May, August and November) published by TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara and managed by Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara. It is dedicated to ...