Effusions into body cavities in hypothyroidism.
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.
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