Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Myxedema coma is an uncommon and life-threatening manifestation of severe hypothyroidism. Its occurrence in the pediatric population is exceptionally rare and can result from long-standing untreated hypothyroidism or nonadherence to treatment. Identifying this condition can be challenging because it requires a high level of clinical suspicion along with thyroid function testing. We present a 17-year-old female with a history of anxiety who had widespread nonspecific symptoms, including persistent bradycardia, which were found to be caused by hypothyroidism. Our goal is to raise awareness of the varied clinical manifestations of pediatric myxedema to promote early recognition and prompt medical interventions that can lead to better outcomes.
Source: JCEM Case Reports
Institution: Miami Children's Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,300
OpenAlex ID: W4402254743