Subclinical Hypothyroidism Presenting as Myxedema Coma: Case Report and Literature Review - Cureus

Myxedema coma is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate. Patients with hypothyroidism may develop myxedema coma if left untreated, although quite rare nowadays owing to regular TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) monitoring. We present the case of a pat…

Myxedema coma is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate. Patients with hypothyroidism may develop myxedema coma if left untreated, although quite rare nowadays owing to regular TSH (thyroid s… [+18841 chars]

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