Case report of hypothyroidism presenting with myxedema ascites
Primary hypothyroidism rarely presents with ascites. This clinical finding in a patient with history suggestive of hypothyroidism should prompt thyroid testing. Diagnostic workup should include a paracentesis and determination of the SAAG. Review of the literature revealed sixty three well documente...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214624516300314 |