A man who was unable to open his eyes

A 47-years-old man presented with the complaint that he could not open his eyes in the morning. Facial myxedema caused by hypothyroidism was evident. Pictures taken after treatment for six months with levothyroxine showed complete recovery. Myxedema is caused by accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in...

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Published in:	Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde Vol. 162; p. D2176
Main Authors:	Al-Arashi, W, Geijteman, E C T, Schweitzer, D H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Dutch
Published:	Netherlands 2018
Subjects:	Hormone Replacement Therapy - methods Humans Hypothyroidism - complications Hypothyroidism - drug therapy Male Middle Aged Myxedema - diagnosis Myxedema - etiology Myxedema - physiopathology Thyroid Hormones - administration & dosage Thyroxine - administration & dosage Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	A 47-years-old man presented with the complaint that he could not open his eyes in the morning. Facial myxedema caused by hypothyroidism was evident. Pictures taken after treatment for six months with levothyroxine showed complete recovery. Myxedema is caused by accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the dermis.
ISSN:	0028-2162 1876-8784