Unilateral pretibial myxedema in Graves’ disease: A case report

Authors

  • Chanoknan Jornsamer Southern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology, Trang Province

Keywords:

Pretibial myxedema, Unilateral, Graves’ disease

Abstract

Pretibial myxedema is cutaneous induration of the shin due to mucin deposit. It is usually associated with Graves’ disease and characterized by bilateral thickening of the skin with violaceous or slightly pigmented. We reported a case of unilateral pretibial myxedema which is rare presentation. The lesion was improved by topical steroid with occlusion.

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Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Jornsamer, C. (2016). Unilateral pretibial myxedema in Graves’ disease: A case report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 32(4), 279–282. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/159199