Burn-induced Myxedema Crisis

Myxedema crisis (MC) is a rare but life-threatening illness characterized by multi-system organ impairment from thyroid hormone deficiency that is often brought on by an eliciting event. We present the case of MC with a rapid progression of hypothermia, altered mental status, and respiratory failure...

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Main Authors: Ann S. Batista, Laura L. Zane, Lane M. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2017-03-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1p6194rq