Myxedema

Myxedema
  • Facts:
    Form of cutaneous and dermal edema secondary to the increased deposition of acid mucopolysaccharides (matrix substances, mucin) in various tissues including the heart, skin, and nerves
  • History / PE:
    Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Associated With:
    Hypothyroidism
    Graves' disease



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August 4th 2010