A case of pretibial myxedema associated with hypothyroidism and thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies
- Title
- A case of pretibial myxedema associated with hypothyroidism and thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies
- Author
- 이민경
- Keywords
- Hypothyroidism; pretibial myxedema; thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies
- Issue Date
- 2019-07
- Publisher
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
- Citation
- DERMATOLOGICA SINICA, v. 37, NO 3, Page. 166-169
- Abstract
- Pretibial myxedema (PTM) is an infiltrative dermopathy seen in Graves' disease. It is also infrequently associated with hypothyroidism. Here, we describe a rare case of PTM with hypothyroidism in which thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies were found. An 82-year-old female presented with a 1-year history of a large pruritic plaque which was present over both her legs and feet. Histopathology of a skin biopsy showed markedly increased dermal mucin. These changes were suggestive of PTM. This case provides evidence that an autoimmune mechanism could play a central pathogenetic role in such cutaneous manifestations. © 2019 Dermatologica Sinica | Published by Wolters Kluwer-Medknow.
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- http://www.dermsinica.org/article.asp?issn=1027-8117;year=2019;volume=37;issue=3;spage=166;epage=169;aulast=Ohhttps://repository.hanyang.ac.kr/handle/20.500.11754/111253
- ISSN
- 1027-8117; 2223-330X
- DOI
- 10.4103/ds.ds_51_18
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- COLLEGE OF MEDICINE[S](의과대학) > MEDICINE(의학과) > Articles
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