Propylthiouracil-Induced Neonatal Goiter: An Avoidable Problem

We present a case of neonatal goiter caused by exposure to propylthiouracil (PTU) during pregnancy in this report. The mother was treated with PTU while pregnant and had history Graves' illness. baby neck tumor having breathing problems when they were first seen. A big thyroid gland detected CT scan. This instance serves as reminder the significance managing maternal appropriately well requirement for careful function monitoring newborns exposed PTU. Given possible hazards growing baby, it also calls into question whether is an effective first-line treatment illness pregnancy. report highlights importance shared decision-making patients (by discussing different options their side effects).