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Myxedema ascites

R O Chiprut, K B Knudsen, T R Liebermann

    The American Journal of Digestive Diseases
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Hypothyroidism can cause massive ascites (fluid buildup) that resolves with thyroid hormone replacement. Recognizing myxedema ascites prevents unnecessary medical interventions.

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    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.