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J Assoc Physicians India
; 64(7): 83-84, 2016 07.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27759354
RESUMO
Primary hypothyroidism is a common clinical condition in which serous effusions are rare. Isolated cases have been reported in literature about presence of ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion or combination of any two. But combination of all three is extremely rare. We hereby report a case of multiple body cavity effusions (ascites, pleural and pericardial effusions) and tissue edema (pedal and facial) in a hypothyroid male. He responded well to thyroid hormone replacement therapy.