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Myxoedema ascites

Postgraduate Medical Journal
DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.53.620.343
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Abstract

A case of myxoedema ascites complicating ischaemic heart disease is reported. Partial thyroid hormone replacement therapy, given slowly, eventually produced a diuresis and complete resolution of the ascites after a delay of 4 weeks.

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Turner, J. A. M. M., & Rapoport, J. (1977). Myxoedema ascites. Postgraduate Medical Journal. BMJ Publishing Group. https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.53.620.343

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