S. Soliman et al., COLOR DOPPLER IMAGING OF THE THYROID-GLAND IN A FETUS WITH CONGENITALGOITER - A CASE-REPORT, American journal of perinatology, 11(1), 1994, pp. 21-23
Fetal goiter is a rare disorder, usually associated with maternal thyr
oid disease. Antenatal diagnosis of fetal goiter is crucial for the im
mediate postpartum management of these neonates. A case report is pres
ented of an antenatally diagnosed fetal goiter induced by antithyroid
medications. Color Doppler was used to demonstrate a high flow pattern
that, unlike in the adult goiter, was associated with hypothyroidism
in the neonate. A scan of fetal neck region is recommended in patients
with current or previous history of thyroid disease, or if neck exten
sion is noted on routine examination of fetal spine.