Myxoedema coma in a patient with bipolar disorder

Quinaband-induced thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with myxoedema coma.

342 injections (380,,) in the placebo group; the higher incidence of local reactions in the placebo group was statistically significant (P < 0 01). During the initial course of six injections seven patients in the vaccine group and five in the placebo group developed wheeze and dyspnoea within 48 hours of an injection. These episodes were mild, but at the next weekly visit a second injection of...

Bipolar mood disorder ( manic phase) in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 with cerebral involvement

Even though neurofibromatosis ( NF) is not a rare neurological disorder, but there is few studies regarding  the relationship between  NF and psychological disorders. A 14 year old girl with NF type 1 associated  with multiple cerebral lesions was admitted in psychiatric ward due to restlessness , hypertalktiveness aggressive behavior, and flight of idea. Psychiatric diagnosis, based on DSM IV ...

Challenges in the Management of a Patient with Myxoedema Coma in Ghana: A Case Report.

Myxoedema coma is a rare life-threatening disease, and it is essential that it is managed appropriately to reduce the associated high mortality. However, in the setting where efficient healthcare delivery is hampered by inadequacies, the management of such cases may pose a significant challenge. We present the case of a middle-aged woman diagnosed with myxoedema coma and severe hyponatremia. Th...

Status epilepticus caused by a myxoedema coma.

The case of a 63-year-old woman who presented with status epilepticus, coma and hypoventilation is reported. A primary neurological cause was considered. Hypothermia led to further investigations and a diagnosis of severe hypothyroidism. The neurological complications of hyperthyriodism include alteration in mental status with slowness, decreased concentration and lethargy, headache, cranial ne...

Respiratory acidosis in hypothermic myxoedema coma.