Myxedema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
2024年2月2日 · Altered mental status, hypothermia, and changes in the skin are key signs of myxedema—or severe hypothyroidism. Myxedema can lead to a coma and death if …
Myxedema: Coma, Symptoms, Pictures, Treatments and More - Healthline
2023年6月23日 · Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by swelling and thickening of your skin. More severe symptoms, such as hypothermia or shock, could indicate …
Myxedema - Wikipedia
Myxedema (British English: myxoedema) is a term used synonymously with severe hypothyroidism. However, the term is also used to describe a dermatological change that can …
Thyroid hormone action on skin - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC)
Skin manifestations of thyroid dysfunction may be divided into three categories: (1) direct action of thyroid hormone on skin tissues (Table 1), (2) skin manifestations of direct thyroid hormone …
Myxedema Coma: Diagnosis and Treatment - AAFP
2000年12月1日 · Myxedema coma is an extreme complication of hypothyroidism in which patients exhibit multiple organ abnormalities and progressive mental deterioration. The term …
Myxedema - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年8月14日 · A quick and detailed physical examination is a must in the initial assessment of myxedema coma. A physical exam can help confirm the suspicion of thyroid history by findings …
Myxedema and Coma (Severe Hypothyroidism) - Endotext - NCBI Bookshelf
2018年4月25日 · Myxedema coma is a rare life-threatening clinical condition in patients with longstanding severe untreated hypothyroidism, in whom adaptive mechanisms fail to maintain …
02. Hypothyroidism and Myxedema | Hospital Handbook
Myxedema coma: severe hypothyroidism causing multi-organ dysfunction. A medical emergency with a high mortality rate. Early: usually asymptomatic, but may have fatigue, weight gain, cold …
Myxedema: Symptoms, treatment & coma - Medical News Today
2022年4月22日 · Myxedema refers to a severe form of hypothyroidism than can occur when the condition is left untreated or is not treated sufficiently. The term also applies to the effects that …
Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Coma - Medscape
2024年4月4日 · Myxedema coma, a rare, life-threatening condition, occurs late in the progression of hypothyroidism. The condition is seen typically in elderly women and is often precipitated by …
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