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Myxedema megacolon

M Burrell, J Cronan, D Megna

    Gastrointestinal Radiology
    |April 30, 1980
    PubMed
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    Thyroid deficiency, including hypothyroidism and myxedema, can cause significant colonic changes. Researchers identified transverse ridging in myxedema patients, a new finding potentially linked to megacolon.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating gastrointestinal motility and function.
    • Thyroid deficiency, encompassing hypothyroidism and myxedema, can lead to various systemic complications, including those affecting the colon.

    Observation:

    • A retrospective review of barium enema examinations was conducted on 239 patients diagnosed with thyroid deficiency.
    • The study specifically analyzed radiological findings in 192 hypothyroid patients and 47 myxedematous patients.

    Findings:

    • Colonic abnormalities were observed in patients with thyroid deficiency.
    • A novel radiological finding of transverse ridging superimposed on megacolon was identified in patients with myxedema.
    • The study postulates a potential mechanism for this newly described radiological sign.

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    Implications:

    • This research highlights the importance of considering thyroid status in patients presenting with colonic abnormalities, particularly megacolon.
    • The identification of transverse ridging in myxedema may aid in the radiological diagnosis and understanding of colonic dysfunction in this condition.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathophysiology and clinical significance of these radiological findings.