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    Glossary Myxedema

    severe hypothyroidism causing skin and tissue swelling

    Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. This condition can lead to symptoms such as extreme fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and swelling of the skin and tissues, particularly noticeable in the face and lower legs. In extreme cases, it can progress to myxedema coma, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

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    1. SAT-LB82 Myxedema as Presenting Feature of Profound Primary Hypothyroidism in a Toddler Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2020
    2. SUN-585 A Case of Atypical Myxedema in Hypothyroidism Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2019
    3. 12361 An Unusual Case of Myxedema Coma Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2024
    4. Myxedema Coma and Acute Hepatopathy in a Dog with Severe Atherosclerosis Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine · 2021
    5. Hoffman syndrome with the classic sign of myoedema and an unusual finding of systolic heart failure BMJ Case Reports · 2023
    6. Lichen myxedematosus in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma British Journal of Dermatology · 2000 · 16 citations
    7. Pretibial Myxedema with Graves' Disease: A Case Report and Review of Japanese Literature The Journal of Dermatology · 1998 · 12 citations
    8. Localized alopecic myxedema of the scalp Dermatology online journal · 2023
    9. A Case of pretibial myxedema with hyperthyroidism Linchuang pifuke zazhi · 2000
    10. Thyroid hormone action on skin Dermato-endocrinology · 2011 · 44 citations
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