exophthalmos myxedema acropachy syndrome: a case report.
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exophthalmos, myxedema, and acropachy are collectively named exophthalmos myxedema acropachy (ema) syn-drome, which is a rare syndrome associated with hypertcardiotrophia. among patients with hyperthyreosis, ema has an incidence less than 1%. here, we reported a case of ema and explored its diagnosis and treatment.
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Exophthalmos Myxedema Acropachy Syndrome: A Case Report
Exophthalmos, myxedema, and acropachy are collectively named Exophthalmos myxedema acropachy (EMA) syn-drome, which is a rare syndrome associated with hypertcardiotrophia. Among patients with hyperthyreosis, EMA has an incidence less than 1%. Here, we reported a case of EMA and explored its diagnosis and treatment.
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iranian journal of public healthجلد ۴۳، شماره ۱، صفحات ۱۱۶-۹
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