[en] A case of myxedema secondary to undetected hypothyroidism developed in a 48 year old 21-trisomic male. This paper presents a short discussion about different possible diagnoses and a review of the literature concerning the relationship between Down Syndrome and hypothyroidism or other diseases.
Disciplines :
Anesthesia & intensive care
Author, co-author :
Serpe, Philippe ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Soins intensifs
Gaillard, J. F.
Serpe, J. N.
Damas, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Soins intensifs
Language :
French
Title :
Le cas clinique du mois. Syndrome de Down et myxoedeme: description d'un cas et revue de la litterature
Alternative titles :
[en] Clinical case of the month. Down syndrome and myxedema. Report of a case and review of the literature
