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.
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...
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Tab NMZ 15 TDS Tab shelcal M OD Tab Ciplar LA 20 OD in this case stop after few days Tab Lumia 60 Wkly for 8wks CMC eyedrops Avoid hot weather and dehydration Also go for Tc99 Scan
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