Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Myxedema coma is the end stage of untreated or inadequately treated hypothyroidism. It has an estimated incidence of 0.22 per million per year. The clinical picture is often that of an elderly obese female, presenting in midwinter with increased lethargy, somnolence and confusion. The presentation is one of severe hypothyroidism, with or without coma.Such cases are predominantly based on a primary thyroid disorder such as Hashimoto′s ...