Unusual manifestations of myxoedema.
The lesser known manifestations of myxoedema encompass a wide spectrum of neurologic, psychiatric, endocrinologic and autoimmune pathology that mask obvious clinical diagnosis. Interesting head and neck presentations are discussed. The relationships with the Pendred and Down syndromes raise hereditary and genetic considerations.
Greval
R S
RS
Department of E.N.T., Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana.
Goyai
S C
SC
D006801:Humans; D009230:Myxedema / Q000150:complications*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*