Myxoedema coma: an almost forgotten, yet still existing cause of multiorgan failure

Myxoedema coma: a forgotten presentation of extreme hypothyroidism.

To cite: Gish DS, Loynd RT, Melnick S, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2016216225 DESCRIPTION A 66-year-old woman presented to the emergency department after being found unconscious in her home. She lived alone and had no contact with the healthcare system for the past 20 years. On presentation, her vital signs included a temperature of 31.2...

Almost forgotten but still dangerous –measles situation in Switzerland

Predictors of outcome in myxoedema coma

Myxoedema coma is a rare and life-threatening illness the outcome of which has not been robustly studied in large numbers, partly due to its low incidence. Dutta and colleagues have explored outcome predictors in a developing country where access to thyroid function tests is more limited than in the Western world. Cardiovascular instability, reduced consciousness, persistent hypothermia, and se...

Respiratory acidosis in hypothermic myxoedema coma.

Myxoedema coma presenting in status epilepticus.

A 71-year-old woman with myxoedema coma presenting in status epilepticus is reported. Although this complication of myxoedema coma is considered to be fatal the patient described responded dramatically to treatment and remains in good health.