Myxedema Coma Affected Acute Kidney Injury : A Case Report

Authors

  • Dolnapa Pattarathitinan, M.D. Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Thai Board of Nephrology

Abstract

Myxedema coma is an emergency condition, symptoms include drowsiness, hypothermia,
hypoventilation, congestive heart failure, and cardiogenic shock. The diagnosis is based on thyroid
function test. The result is low FT3, low FT4 and high TSH. Additionally, hyponatremia is frequently
observed. Acute kidney injury in myxedema coma is rare condition, caused from cardiorenal syndrome
type 1. The main treatment is thyroid hormone replacement and outcome is usually excellent.

Author Biography

Dolnapa Pattarathitinan, M.D., Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Thai Board of Nephrology

Department of Internal Medicine Somdejprasangkharach 17 Hospital, Suphan Buri

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Published

2018-05-24

How to Cite

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Pattarathitinan D. Myxedema Coma Affected Acute Kidney Injury : A Case Report. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 May 24 [cited 2026 Sep. 19];35(2):101-5. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/125492

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