Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
ISSN: 2167-7948
Tedla Kebede
Ethiopia
Research Article
Pattern, Clinical Presentation and Pregnancy Outcome of Thyroid Diseases in Pregnant Women at National Endocrine Referral Clinic of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from June 2010 to June 2015
Author(s): Kurabachew Debebe, Gashayeneh Genetu, Yeweyenhareg Feleke and Tedla Kebede
Kurabachew Debebe, Gashayeneh Genetu, Yeweyenhareg Feleke and Tedla Kebede
Background: The major disorders of thyroid gland are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and thyroid disorders are predominantly of autoimmune etiology in pregnant women. To date there is no study done in Ethiopia to show pattern and pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women with thyroid disorders.
Objectives: To assess pattern of thyroid diseases, thyroid function test profiles, clinical presentations and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women at National Endocrine Referral Clinics of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at National Referral Endocrine Clinics of TASH from June 2010 to June 2015. All pregnant women with thyroid disorders were included in the study and patients’ charts were retrieved from follow up clinics and hospital archive by two trained residents of Int.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000209