hrp0084p3-1203 | Thyroid | ESPE2015

Newborns of Mothers with Graves’ Disease: Survey of 14 Years

Cardoso Rita , Jeronimo Monica , Caetano Joana Serra , Dinis Isabel , Mirante Alice

Background: GravesÂ’ disease (GD) is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in fertile woman and can cause fetal and neonatal hyper or hypothyroidism. It is associated with transplacental transfer of maternal thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAb).Objective and hypotheses: The main objective of this study was to characterize the neonates born to women with GD followed in a pediatric endocrinology reference unit.Method: A retr...