Fetal goiter mimicking anomalous pulmonary venous connection

Jeffrey M. Vinocur, Shanthi Sivanandam

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Abstract

Fetal thyroid dysfunction is a well-recognized cause of secondary cardiac disease, including arrhythmias and hydrops fetalis, but has not previously been reported to mimic structural heart disease. We describe a case of fetal goiter presenting as suspected anomalous pulmonary venous connection and highlight lessons for the obstetrician and pediatric cardiologist with regard to imaging as well as communication.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)482-485
Number of pages4
JournalCongenital Heart Disease
Volume5
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2010

Keywords

  • Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Fetal Echocardiography
  • Maternal Graves Disease
  • Propylthiouracil

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