Hypothyroidism causing paralytic ileus and acute kidney injury - case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We present a patient with severe hypothyroidism complicated by paralytic ileus and acute kidney injury. A 65 year old male patient, diagnosed with hypothyroidism one year ago was transferred to our unit in a state of drowsiness and confusion. He was severely hypo...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Chaturaka, Gamakaranage Champika SSSK, Epa Dhanesha S, Gnanathasan Ariaranee, Rajapakse Senaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Online Access:http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/content/4/1/7