Thanks to earlier diagnoses and treatment of thyroid diseases, this rash is now considered a rare symptom. It still occurs in up to 4% of cases. The pretibial myxedema rash, also known as thyroid ...

However, this has not yet been confirmed, or established in man. A case of myxedema after prolonged iodide ingestion is reported in detail. The relevant literature is reviewed. It is believed that ...

Myxedema coma is a severe—but rare—manifestation of hypothyroidism that is considered a medical emergency. It is caused by a significant slowing of function within the body. Symptoms often include a ...