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[Myxedematous coma due to transitory secondary hypothyroidism. Description of a case]
G Finzi1, A Catamo, P Chiodera
1IV Divisione Medica, Ospedale Regionale di Parma.
Annali Italiani Di Medicina Interna : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Medicina Interna
|April 1, 1991
Abstract:
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.