A “cold” case of myxedema coma

A “cold” case of myxedema coma

Myxedema coma (MC) represents a rare and severe manifestation of the extreme degree of longstanding and decompensated hypothyroidism. This condition affects approximately 0.22 cases per million inhabitants per year, especially women and the elderly, and its mortality remains very high, approximatel...

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Main Authors: Elisa Eletto, Carmine Siniscalchi, Nicoletta Cerundolo, Beatrice Prati, Lorenzo Finardi, Riccardo Simoni, Alberto Parise, Antonio Nouvenne, Tiziana Meschi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2025-05-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Myxedema coma
severe hypothyroidism
endocrine emergency
thyroid hormone replacement
altered mental status
Online Access:https://www.italjmed.org/ijm/article/view/1999
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