2023
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.19052
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Hyperthyroidism

Sun Y. Lee,
Elizabeth N. Pearce

Abstract: ImportanceOvert hyperthyroidism, defined as suppressed thyrotropin (previously thyroid-stimulating hormone) and high concentration of triiodothyronine (T3) and/or free thyroxine (FT4), affects approximately 0.2% to 1.4% of people worldwide. Subclinical hyperthyroidism, defined as low concentrations of thyrotropin and normal concentrations of T3 and FT4, affects approximately 0.7% to 1.4% of people worldwide. Untreated hyperthyroidism can cause cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, osteoporosis, and adverse pregn… Show more

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“…In Reply We agree that overt Graves disease hyperthyroidism requires treatment during pregnancy. As described in our review, risks for preeclampsia, low birth weight, miscarriage, and preterm delivery are increased without therapy, and as noted by Dr Watkins and colleagues, congenital anomaly risk is higher without treatment than when propylthiouracil is taken. For individuals who need treatment with antithyroid drugs during pregnancy, propylthiouracil is preferred over methimazole during the period of organogenesis.…”
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“…In Reply We agree that overt Graves disease hyperthyroidism requires treatment during pregnancy. As described in our review, risks for preeclampsia, low birth weight, miscarriage, and preterm delivery are increased without therapy, and as noted by Dr Watkins and colleagues, congenital anomaly risk is higher without treatment than when propylthiouracil is taken. For individuals who need treatment with antithyroid drugs during pregnancy, propylthiouracil is preferred over methimazole during the period of organogenesis.…”
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confidence: 58%
“…To the Editor Although the recent review of hyperthyroidism by Lee and Pearce was comprehensive, as specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, we have concerns regarding the authors’ overview of antithyroid medications during pregnancy.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…First, Lee and Pearce discussed the teratogenicity of both propylthiouracil and methimazole. The risk of birth defects associated with these antithyroid drugs has been an area of concern since the 1970s.…”
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“…Narrative reviews, an important component of JAMA ’s Clinical Review and Education section, provide evidence-based and timely summaries of topics relevant for the practicing generalist clinician. Recent JAMA narrative reviews have covered prediabetes, hyperthyroidism, and care of adults who survived childhood cancer …”
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