title: [Pathophysiology and clinical aspects of myxedema].
abstract: The pathophysiology and clinical presentation of myxedema is reviewed in this article. Myxedema represents the leading symptom in hypothyroidism but also occurs in a localized form in autoimmune hyperthyroidism. Even in subclinical cases of thyroid diseases may myxedema represent a valuable symptom in establishing the correct diagnosis. With adequate laboratory testing to ascertain the underlying disease, specific therapy can usually be initiated.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Reisert
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D009077:Mucins / Q000378:metabolism; D009230:Myxedema / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D009077:Mucins
vernacular_title: Pathophysiologie und Klinik des Myxödems.