A rare cause of ascites: myxoedema ascites

The case report describes an 88-year-old patient who presented with new-onset ascites. After excluding frequent causes of ascites, he was diagnosed with myxoedema ascites. Myxoedema ascites is rare. Analysis of ascitic fluid shows a high serum-ascites albumin gradient and a high protein level. Myxoe...

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Published inActa clinica belgica (English ed. Online) Vol. 68; no. 5; pp. 384 - 385
Main Authors Stinkens, K, Vermeyen, E, De Hondt, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.09.2013
Subjects
Abdomen
Aged, 80 and over
Albumins - metabolism
Ascites - diagnosis
Ascites - drug therapy
Ascites - metabolism
Blood
Diagnosis, Differential
Family medical history
Hashimoto Disease - diagnosis
Hashimoto Disease - drug therapy
Hashimoto Disease - economics
Heart attacks
Hepatitis
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Humans
Hypothyroidism
Male
Medical imaging
Medical treatment
Myxedema - diagnosis
Myxedema - drug therapy
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Proteins
Proteins - metabolism
Thyroid Hormones - therapeutic use
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:The case report describes an 88-year-old patient who presented with new-onset ascites. After excluding frequent causes of ascites, he was diagnosed with myxoedema ascites. Myxoedema ascites is rare. Analysis of ascitic fluid shows a high serum-ascites albumin gradient and a high protein level. Myxoedema ascites resolves completely after starting thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
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ISSN:1784-3286
2295-3337
DOI:10.2143/ACB.3357