Approach to the patient with myxedema coma
- VernacularTitle:黏液性水肿昏迷的临诊应对
- Author:
Jianxia SHI
1
;
Qiuyu FANG
1
;
Wenqian REN
1
;
Yunqin MA
1
;
Qin ZHEN
1
;
Li ZHAO
1
;
Yufan WANG
1
;
Yongde PENG
1
;
Fang LIU
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Hypothyroidism; Myxoedema coma; Respiratory failure
- From: Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(3):233-236
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Myxedema coma is a rare condition, typically arising from long-standing, untreated hypothyroidism and triggered by factors such as infection, hypothermia, or severe illness. This report details a successfully treated case of myxedema coma with cardiac attest, accompanied by a literature review, to enhance clinical awareness and improve the diagnosis and management of this critical condition.
