A 35-year-old woman at 12 weeks gestation presents with thyroid eye disease, tremor, and palpitations. Vital signs show HR 102 bpm, BP 138/88 mmHg, RR 18, temp 37.2°C. Labs reveal suppressed TSH 0.1 mIU/L, elevated free T4 2.5 ng/dL, and positive TSH receptor antibodies. She denies recent iodine exposure. Which antithyroid agent carries the lowest risk of congenital anomalies during the first trimester?

  1. A)Iodine solution (Lugol or SSKI)
  2. B)Methimazole
  3. C)Propranolol alone
  4. D)Atenolol alone
  5. E)PropylthiouracilGABARITO

Explicação

Propylthiouracil (PTU) is preferred in the first trimester because methimazole is associated with methimazole embryopathy (methimazole-induced cutaneous aplasia, choanal atresia, esophageal atresia). PTU has less placental transfer, though both cross the place... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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