• Am J Emerg Med · Sep 2020

    Case Reports

    A rare case of myxedema ascites and uncommon complication of ischemic colitis.

    • Sana Riaz, Pujitha Kudaravalli, Michelle Bernshteyn, Umair Masood, Sriharsha Gowtham, Chilsia Shaffi, Anuj Sharma, Kanish Mirchia, and Nuri Ozden.
    • Department of Internal Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. Electronic address: riazs@upstate.edu.
    • Am J Emerg Med. 2020 Sep 1; 38 (9): 1975.e1-1975.e3.

    AbstractMyxedema Ascites is a rare finding of primary hypothyroidism, thereby leading to delayed diagnosis. However, prompt treatment with levothyroxine leads to complete resolution of the condition. We present a rare case of myxedema ascites in an elderly female and highlight the importance of early diagnosis and management. We also present ischemic colitis in the same patient, which has not been reported thus far in literature as a complication of myxedema ascites.Published by Elsevier Inc.

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