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Myxedema

Myxedema: Introduction

Myxedema: Skin and tissue disorder usually due to hypothyroidism. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Myxedema is available below.

Symptoms of Myxedema

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Medical Textbooks Online about Myxedema

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Edema
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Edema
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Edema
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Edema, facial
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema, generalized
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

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Myxedema: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Myxedema

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Causes of Myxedema

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Definitions of Myxedema:

Hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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