Myxoedema ascites.
A case of myxoedema ascites complicating ischaemic heart disease is reported. Partial thyroid hormone replacement therapy, given slowly, eventually produced a diuresis and complete resolution of the ascites after a delay of 4 weeks.
D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009230:Myxedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*