An article from the journal Nature Clinical Practice reviewed in September 2006.

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1 Describe thyroid physiology and hormone levels during pregnancy.
2 Identify clinical features of Graves disease during pregnancy.
3 List differential diagnoses for Graves disease during pregnancy.
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5 List signs of fetal hyperthyroidism.