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Myxedema ascites
The American Journal of Digestive Diseases
|September 1, 1976
Summary
Hypothyroidism can cause massive ascites (fluid buildup) that resolves with thyroid hormone replacement. Recognizing myxedema ascites prevents unnecessary medical interventions.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Ascites, or abdominal fluid accumulation, can be challenging to diagnose.
- Liver dysfunction is a common cause, but other etiologies exist.
- Hypothyroidism is a rare but treatable cause of ascites.