Clinical characteristics and outcomes of myxedema coma: Analysis of a national inpatient database in Japan
Background: Myxedema coma is a life-threatening and emergency presentation of hypothyroidism. However, the clinical features and outcomes of this condition have been poorly defined because of its rarity. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study of patients diagnosed with myxedema...
Main Author: | Yosuke Ono |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Japan Epidemiological Association
2017-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Epidemiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/27/3/27_27_117/_pdf |
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