[Myxedematous coma due to transitory secondary hypothyroidism. Description of a case].
Myxedema coma is a rare manifestation of hypothyroidism, and its prognosis is usually poor. We report a case of myxedema coma due to transient pituitary hypothyroidism with complete clinical and endocrinological recovery. The possible vascular origin of the syndrome is discussed.
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IV Divisione Medica, Ospedale Regionale di Parma.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003128:Coma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007018:Hypopituitarism / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009230:Myxedema / Q000209:etiology*; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013997:Time Factors
Coma mixedematoso da ipotiroidismo secondario transitorio. Descrizione di un caso.