Myxedema
Overview
Myxedema is a dry, waxy swelling of the skin. It's caused by buildup of protein parts and water in the skin. It's usually associated with hypothyroidism, a condition in which the gland that makes body-regulating hormones (the thyroid gland) doesn't make enough.
In severe cases, a coma may result (myxedema coma).
Last Updated Jun 13, 2017
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