Cutaneous Manifestations of Thyroid Disease: A Case of Thyroid-Induced Myxedema. (30th November 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shroff, Anjali; Simpson, Gregory
• Other Names: Berger T. Academic Editor.; Inui S. Academic Editor.; Schmidt E. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dermatological medicine. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-11-30
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/386081
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6463

Abstract

Abstract : The cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease can be present in the hair, nails, and local or diffuse locations throughout the skin. Traditionally, thyroid-associated mucin deposition is present in a pretibial location on bilateral lower legs. We present a case of a growing plaque on the lower back of a 10-year-old girl, whose appearance coincided with a recent diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.