Pediatric Myxedema Due to Autoimmune Hypothyroidism: A Rare Complication of a Common Disorder

• Main Authors: Elisa Bonino (Author), Patrizia Matarazzo (Author), Raffaele Buganza (Author), Gerdi Tuli (Author), Jessica Munarin (Author), Claudia Bondone (Author), Luisa de Sanctis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In children, hypothyroidism usually presents non-specific symptoms; symptoms can emerge gradually, compromising a timely diagnosis. We report the case of a 13-year-old male, who was admitted to the hospital due to swelling of the torso and neck. Besides these symptoms, the child was healthy, except...