Hypothyroidism Presenting as Multiple Body Cavity Effusions.
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چکیده
Primary hypothyroidism is a common clinical condition in which serous effusions are rare. Isolated cases have been reported in literature about presence of ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion or combination of any two. But combination of all three is extremely rare. We hereby report a case of multiple body cavity effusions (ascites, pleural and pericardial effusions) and tissue edema (pedal and facial) in a hypothyroid male. He responded well to thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 64 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016