Int J Thyroidol.  2015 Nov;8(2):204-210. 10.11106/ijt.2015.8.2.204.

Recurrent Hyperthyroidism Following Postpartum Thyroiditis in a Woman with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

• Kim KH
• Song SK
• Kim JH

• KMID: 2171231
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11106/ijt.2015.8.2.204

Abstract

Postpartum thyroid dysfunction occurs in 5-10% of women within one year after delivery. Women with hypothyroidism antedating pregnancy are at high risk for postpartum thyroiditis and should be closely monitored during the first year post-partum. Here, we report a case of recurrent hyperthyroidism between two episodes of postpartum thyroiditis in a woman diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism prior to pregnancy. It is of particular interest that spontaneously remitting hyperthyroidism as a sequela of postpartum thyroiditis can occur.

Keyword

Hyperthyroidism; Postpartum; Thyroiditis; Hypothyroidism

MeSH Terms

Female
Humans
Hyperthyroidism*
Hypothyroidism
Postpartum Period*
Postpartum Thyroiditis*
Pregnancy
Thyroid Gland*
Thyroiditis*