Myxedema coma presenting with seizures, pericardial effusion, and rhabdomyolysis
Myxedema coma is the most serious complication of hypothyroidism. It usually occurs in the context of elderly women, with known hypothyroidism without proper management and in the presence of a triggering event. The diagnosis is challenging and must be made in a timely manner to prevent the developm...
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| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Antioquia
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Iatreia |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/341540/20803970 |