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 can ...

People who have myxedema coma are in or near a coma and not able to function normally. In the emergency room, they may be treated for shock, low blood pressure, hypothermia, and electrolyte ...

In all 10 patients with diffuse toxic goiter of Graves disease rendered euthyroid by radioiodine six months to six years earlier, myxedema (as evidenced by typical signs and symptoms, rises in ...

Adults with hypothyroidism diagnosed with myxedema coma have a higher mortality rate than those without myxedema coma. Myxedema coma is also associated with a longer hospital stay and higher ...

CORONADO, Calif. — Myxedema coma can be safely and effectively treated with IV levothyroxine, according to recent study findings presented at the American Thyroid Association Annual Meeting.

SAN DIEGO — Myxedema coma, a rare but potentially fatal form of decompensated hypothyroidism, can be identified according to key clinical signs and successfully treated in most patients with 500 ...

Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are among the most common endocrine emergencies presenting to general hospitals. Myxedema coma represents the most extreme, life-threatening expression of severe ...

To the Editor: An interesting point concerning reflex changes in myxedema was raised by Dr. Sanders's article, "Neurologic Manifestations of Myxedema," in the March 22 issue of the Journal.

A novel approach of injecting steroids deep into the dermis with small mesotherapy needles for the treatment of pretibial myxedema (PTM) has shown efficacy with good tolerability, according to a ...

If a lack of T3 and T4 severely disrupts these bodily functions, a person may develop symptoms of myxedema coma. Myxedema coma is a result of untreated or undiagnosed hypothyroidism. However ...