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A Case of Myxedema Coma and Respiratory Failure
Myxedema coma is a rare, but potentially fatal condition due to severe hypothyroidism, and most commonly seen in patients with long standing, untreated hypothyroidism. Here, I report a case of a 75-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with acute respiratory failure and altered men...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Cureus
2023
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10506375/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37727154 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.43747 |
Sumario: | Myxedema coma is a rare, but potentially fatal condition due to severe hypothyroidism, and most commonly seen in patients with long standing, untreated hypothyroidism. Here, I report a case of a 75-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with acute respiratory failure and altered mental status. Interestingly, this case led to a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism presenting in its most severe form - myxedema coma. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges in identifying patients with myxedema coma and recognizing its potential role as a cause of respiratory failure. |
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