Pediatric Myxedema Due to Autoimmune Hypothyroidism: A Rare Complication of a Common Disorder

In children, hypothyroidism usually presents non-specific symptoms; symptoms can emerge gradually, compromising a timely diagnosis. We report the case of a 13-year-old male, who was admitted to the hospital due to swelling of the torso and neck. Besides these symptoms, the child was healthy, except...

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Main Authors: Elisa Bonino, Patrizia Matarazzo, Raffaele Buganza, Gerdi Tuli, Jessica Munarin, Claudia Bondone, Luisa de Sanctis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/4/614