Myxedema

A condition characterized by severe hypothyroidism that is caused by autoimmune thyroid gland disorders, surgical reduction of thyroid tissue, radiation exposure, and viral infections. Signs and symptoms include generalized fatigue, lethargy, increased body weight, pale, edematous and thickened skin, low blood pressure, constipation and cold intolerance.

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Drs A, B, and C had an interesting conversation regarding early treatment of myxedema coma with oral levothyroxine. Catc...See More

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Dr. Suvarchala Pratap

Obstetrics & Gynecology

HYPOTHYROIDISM DURING PREGNANCY. MATERNAL RISKS . 1) Anovulatory infertility, unexplained infertility. 2) Recurrent spontaneous 1st & 2nd trimester abortion more in antibody positive cases. 3) Preterm labour. 4) Anemia. 5) are ec...See More

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Dr. Mohammed Anas

Consultant Dermatologist & Aesthetic physician

Erythema nodosum

Most likely clinical diagnosis - 1.:Erythema induratum 2.Erythema nodosum 3.Lupus panniculitis 4.Cellulitis 5.Pretibial ...See More

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Dr. Mohammed Anas

Consultant Dermatologist & Aesthetic physician

On Histopathological examination, epidermis is unremarkable. Dermis show moderate perivascular inflammatory infiltrate. Subcutaneous tissue shows thickening of septa with fibrosis, mild inflammation composed of lymphohistiocytes noted.( sep...