Functional Status of Maternal Thyroid Gland in Eclampsia

Eclampsia and the Thyroid Gland

Thyroid Hormonal Status in Pregnancy and Pre- Eclampsia and Its Correlation with Maternal Age and Parity

Pre-eclampsia is defined as a triad of hypertension, edema and proteinuria. It usually occurs after 20 weeks of gestation producing cardiovascular, hematological, endocrinological and biochemical changes. It is a well recognized cause of maternal & fetal morbidity & mortality. A state of hypothyroxinemia exists in normal pregnancy, which is more pronounced in pre-eclampsia. The mechanism of hyp...

Predictors of maternal functional status during postpartum period

Background & Aim: The important aspects of maternal postpartum adjustment are readiness in caring for the family, newly-added member and self as well as return to pre-pregnancy functional status. The aim of the study was to determine the predictors of postpartum maternal functioning. Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 422 newly delivered mothers attended the healt...

Hypertrophy of the Fœtal Thyroid with Maternal Eclampsia

Expert Review Examination of the Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Status

The examination of the neck for a thyroid mass and the assessment of a patient’s thyroid status are fundamental to clinical practice, yet many students and doctors lack confidence in these examinations. This review aims to provide a logical and reproducible approach to examining for thyroid disorders, consistent with The Principles of Clinical Examination [1], and based on classic textbook acco...