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Терапевтический архив, 2021 A rare case of hypothyroid coma developed in a patient with diagnosed primary hypothyroidism, complicated by the development of rhabdomyolysis and prolonged oppression of the respiratory center is presented.
Olga V. Maksimova, Viktoriia G. Chobitko
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Overview on Epidemiology and Management of Myxedema Coma or Crisis [PDF]
, 2023 The most severe type of hypothyroidism is known as myxedema coma, which can quickly lead to death if not identified and treated aggressively. The condition known as hypothyroidism is easily detected and treated.
Ghaidaa Sulaiman Mohamed +14 more
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Myxedema heart disease and non-comatose presentation of myxedema: A case report
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022 Myxedema coma is an emergency that develops from non-diagnosed or severe hypothyroidism and requires early recognition and management. Cardiac manifestations are uncommon and pose a challenge in the recognition of myxedema coma.
Laura Valenzuela-Vallejo +5 more
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Coma hipotiroideu e crise tireotóxica.
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 1997 Two clinical cases of endocrinologic emergency are presented: myxedema coma and thyrotoxic crisis. These are very severe situations with a high mortality rate.
A de D Soares, L M Falcão, E De Barros
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Initial treatment of myxedema coma using oral levothyroxine: a case report from Tanzania
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, 2022 Myxedema coma is a severe complication of hypothyroidism, commonly affecting women over 60 years of age, causing slow, progressive multi-organ dysfunction, and mental deterioration.
Nyasatu G Chamba +6 more
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Intraoperative Recognition and Anesthetic Management of Myxedema Coma During Emergent Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Repair. [PDF]
Orthop Rev (Pavia)Myxedema coma is a rare, life-threatening complication of severe, long-standing hypothyroidism, often precipitated by physiological stress such as infection, trauma, or surgery. Perioperative presentations of myxedema coma are especially uncommon.
Macnojia A, Lopez M, Hasoon J, Nguyen A.
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Amiodarone-Associated Myxedema Coma.
, 2020 BACKGROUND Myxedema coma is an uncommon severe thyroid disorder that is fatal in 25-60% of cases. Although the differential diagnosis for altered mental status is extensive, including many more common causes such as infection, medication changes ...
Hirani, Fizza +4 more
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Journal of International Medical Research, 2018 Patients presenting to the emergency department with hypothermia are rare and often require prompt diagnosis and management. Myxedema coma, which may cause severe hypothermia, is a true endocrine emergency requiring early and appropriate treatment.
Shang-Li Tsai +4 more
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Myxedema Coma After Surgical Procedures: Case Report
, 2012 Myxedema coma is an emergency condition caused by severe hypothroidism. This case report illustrates the difficulties in treating patients with untreated hypothyroidism following emergency surgery.
Leblebici, Figen +4 more
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Myxedema Coma and Acute Hepatopathy in a Dog with Severe Atherosclerosis
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, 2021 A 9-year-old male intact mixed-breed dog was presented to The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center for evaluation of two days’ duration of weakness, lethargy, inappetence, and one episode of vomiting the day of presentation.
Leah C. Giralico +3 more
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