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A “cold” case of myxedema coma [PDF]

Italian Journal of Medicine
Myxedema coma (MC) represents a rare and severe manifestation of the extreme degree of longstanding and decompensated hypothyroidism. This condition affects approximately 0.22 cases per million inhabitants per year, especially women and the elderly, and
Elisa Eletto, Carmine Siniscalchi, Nicoletta Cerundolo, Beatrice Prati, Lorenzo Finardi, Riccardo Simoni, Alberto Parise, Antonio Nouvenne, Tiziana Meschi   +8 more
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When Eyes Speak Louder: Uncontrolled Hypothyroidism Revealed Through Madarosis and Eyelid Edema

Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Nuno Rocha Jesus, Juliana Silva, Patrícia Tavares   +2 more
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Ogilvie′s syndrome in a case of myxedema coma

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012
Ogilvie′s syndrome [acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO)] presents as massive colonic dilatation without a mechanical cause, usually in critically ill patients due to imbalanced sympathetic and parasympathetic activity.
Uday Yanamandra, Narendra Kotwal, Anil Menon, Velu Nair   +3 more
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Myxedema of the Larynx: An Underrecognized Cause of Airway Compromise in Patients With Severe Hypothyroidism

Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Myxedema coma and severe hypothyroidism are rare diagnoses with a high rate of mortality. Associated respiratory failure is well recognized; however, airway compromise as the result of myxedema infrequently is discussed.
Kelsey Perry, Areeba Kara, Amy Munchhof
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Myxedema with Severe Heart Failure—A Life-Threatening and Challenging Case to Treat: A Case Report and Literature Review

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal
Myxedema coma is a severe life-threatening form of hypothyroidism, diagnosed by laboratory tests because of the lack of specificity in its symptoms and clinical presentation.
Yusuf Elmi, Hussam Abdelgadir, Tawfiq Almezeiny   +2 more
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Endocrine emergency: Myxedematous coma and stroke-like presentation due to steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT)

Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports
Background: Hypothyroidism presents with various symptoms, including fatigue, cold intolerance, and xerostomia. Myxedema coma (MC) is an endocrinological emergency requiring early treatment to prevent multiple organ failure and improve survival.
O. Jiménez-Zarazúa, L.N. Vélez-Ramírez, I. Escalante-Martínez, J.D. Mondragón   +3 more
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Fatal severe hypothyroidism following thyroid surgery: A case report with postmortem computed tomography and autopsy

Forensic Science International: Reports
Severe hypothyroidism and myxedema coma are uncommon causes of death and may be overlooked in unwitnessed home deaths. Herein, we report a fatal case of severe hypothyroidism after prior thyroid surgery and describe the postmortem computed tomography ...
Akihito Usui, Sohtaro Mimasaka, Masato Funayama, Tomohiro Kaneta   +3 more
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Myxedema Coma Complicated by Pericardial Effusion and Early Cardiac Tamponade. [PDF]

Cureus
Saad H, Horani O, Truscinski J, Bennett S, Grider S.   +4 more
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Myxedema Coma Despite Mild Biochemical Hypothyroidism: A Case of Profound Clinical Decompensation. [PDF]

Cureus
Mohamed Ahmed SK, Salih D, Mohamedahmed RK, Ahmed K.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

From the Popoveniuc Score to Therapeutic Protocols: A Comprehensive Review of Myxedema Coma. [PDF]

Cureus
Valerio Aguirre RA, Ocaña Martinez KC, Martinez Rodriguez EU, Cabrera López TI, Gonzalez Mena JG.   +4 more
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