The Importance Of Early Recognition And Treatment Of Myxedema Coma

Authors

Matthew Brockberg, Beaumont Health Resident
Ariel Niederhauser, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-23-2022

Abstract

63 year-old male presenting after mechanical fall at home. Patient was unable to get up after fall. Patient’s family noticed facial swelling attributed to fall. In ED, patient noted to have dysarthria and word finding difficulties. CT with no evidence of acute ischemia or hemorrhage. Upon further examination, patient noted to have diffuse non-pitting edema. Lab results revealed TSH 73.15 and free T4 < 0.4.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 21-25, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Brockberg M, Niederhauser A, Soto Roy G. The importance of early recognition and treatment of myxedema coma. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2022 Oct 21-25; New Orleans, LA.