Publications by authors named "Ulla Birgitte Christiansen"
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- Thyroid disorders can affect the coagulation system, and hypothyroidism may lead to a hypocoagulant state; however, thyroid function tests are not commonly included in coagulation disorder evaluations.
- A 32-year-old woman with no prior thyroid issues experienced complications after childbirth, leading to abnormal coagulation test results, ultimately revealing severe autoimmune hypothyroidism.
- The case highlights the need for considering thyroid function tests, especially TSH levels, in patients with unexplained prolonged APTT or coagulation abnormalities.
This case report describes a pregnant woman of gestational week 37 + 2 days who was admitted to the hospital with first-time seizures. The patient was stabilized, and an acute caesarian section was performed due to the possible aetiology of eclampsia and the advanced gestational age. Because of the atypical clinical history and normal maternal blood samples a computed tomography of the cerebrum was performed demonstrating a subarachnoid haemorrhage.
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