| Autor: |
Marc Atzenhoefer, MD, Jeanette H. Man, BS, Ehab R. Saad, MD, FACP, FASN |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports, Vol 4, Iss , Pp 5-7 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2214-6245 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.jecr.2017.03.001 |
| Popis: |
Primary hypothyroidism rarely presents with ascites. This clinical finding in a patient with history suggestive of hypothyroidism should prompt thyroid testing. Diagnostic workup should include a paracentesis and determination of the SAAG. Review of the literature revealed sixty three well documented cases of myxedema ascites. A majority of these had SAAGs of >1.1g/dL and total proteins of >2.5 g/dL. Myxedema as a cause of ascites should be considered and ruled in by exclusion. Treatment with thyroid replacement remains an effective solution with an excellent prognosis. |
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