Publications by authors named "Terumi Kaneshige"
Article Synopsis
- A 29-year-old pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experienced acute abdominal pain, prompting further investigation.
- She had a history of blood cell issues and tested positive for specific autoantibodies, with a gradual worsening of symptoms leading to the diagnosis of lupus enteritis.
- After treatment with prednisolone, her condition improved, and she successfully delivered a healthy baby, highlighting the importance of recognizing lupus enteritis in pregnant women with autoimmune diseases.
Objective: Reports of hypothyroidism after hysterosalpingography (HSG) using lipiodol are emerging. The present study was designed to investigate the changes in serum iodine concentration (SIC), urinary iodine concentration/creatinine excretion (UI/Cr), and thyroid function before and after HSG using lipiodol.
Methods: The prospective observation study included 22 infertile euthyroid women with no previous history of thyroid disease.