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Original Article

Evaluation of Kurjak Antenatal Neurodevelopmental Test in Hypothyroidic Pregnant Women

Zacharias Fasoulakis, Maria Papamichail, Konstantinos Tasias, Maria-Ioanna Chatziioannou, Afroditi Pegkou, Asim Kurjak, George Daskalakis, Panagiotis Antsaklis

Keywords : Euthyroid, Fetal behavior, Hypothyroidism, Kurjak's Antenatal Neurodevelopmental Test

Citation Information : Fasoulakis Z, Papamichail M, Tasias K, Chatziioannou M, Pegkou A, Kurjak A, Daskalakis G, Antsaklis P. Evaluation of Kurjak Antenatal Neurodevelopmental Test in Hypothyroidic Pregnant Women. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2024; 18 (3):212-218.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-2032

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-09-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


Abstract

Objective: Assessing fetal behavior in utero is challenging and of great value for perinatal screening, but the evolution of ultrasonography has led to a better comprehension of fetal pathology. Antenatal screening for early detection of fetal neurological well-being has provided valuable information. The aim of this study is to determine a possible correlation between hypothyroidism in pregnancy and altered fetal behavior. Materials and methods: Kurjak antenatal neurodevelopmental test (KANET) was applied from 28 weeks to 38 weeks in 85 gestations (group A) with hypothyroidism and 87 euthyroid pregnant women (group B). Results: No statistically significant differences were observed considering maternal age (29.2 ± 4.9 years for group A vs 29.7 ± 3.3 years for group B) and gestational age (GA) (33 ± 1.6 weeks for hypothyroidic compared to 33 ± 2.1 weeks for euthyroidic group). The control group reported higher KANET scores than group A. Conclusion: It appears that fetal behavior differences are observed in women with hypothyroidism.


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