| A case of myxedema coma treated with a large oral dose of levothyroxine |
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Jung-Min Ahn, Jae-Hyon Chun, Ji-Won Kwon, Sam-Gyu Park, Hyung-Bum Koh, Jae-Gwon Kim |
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| 고용량 경구용 갑상선호르몬제로 치료한 점액수종 혼수 1예 |
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안정민·전재현·권지원·박삼규·고형범·김재권, Jae-Hyon Chun, Ji-Won Kwon, Sam-Gyu Park, Hyung-Bum Koh, Jae-Gwon Kim |
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| Abstract |
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Myxedema coma is the most extreme form of hypothyroidism and manifests as central nervous system dysfunction, defective
thermoregulation, and cardiopulmonary decompensation. The curative treatment is based on the administration of thyroid hormones,
but the dose and route of administration remain controversial. Here, we report a case of myxedema coma that was treated
successfully with a large oral dose of levothyroxine. (Korean J Med 76:S127-S130, 2009) |
| Key Words:
Myxedema coma; Levothyroxine |
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