[Myxedematous coma due to transitory secondary hypothyroidism. Description of a case]

Authors :: G, Finzi
A, Catamo
P, Chiodera
O, Ponari
Source :: Annali italiani di medicina interna : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di medicina interna. 6(2)
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: Myxedema coma is a rare manifestation of hypothyroidism, and its prognosis is usually poor. We report a case of myxedema coma due to transient pituitary hypothyroidism with complete clinical and endocrinological recovery. The possible vascular origin of the syndrome is discussed.

Subjects :: Aged, 80 and over
Male
Time Factors
Hypothyroidism
Pituitary Diseases
Myxedema
Humans
Coma
Hypopituitarism
Aged

ISSN :: 03939340
Volume :: 6
Issue :: 2
Database :: OpenAIRE
Journal :: Annali italiani di medicina interna : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di medicina interna
Accession number :: edsair.pmid..........7f8a86d6bc4b1d5b30c7d32fcd5e94fc

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