title: Effusions into body cavities in hypothyroidism.
abstract: Effusions into body cavities secondary to hypothyroidism, though rare, are well recognised. They may precede the more specific and typical manifestations of the disease, thereby misleading the clinician.
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology; D003638:Deafness / Q000209:etiology; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D004432:Ear, Middle; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009230:Myxedema / Q000150:complications; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D013582:Synovial Fluid; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000209:etiology; D014602:Uvea