Reassessment of elicitation of myoedema in evaluation of overt hypothyroidism: A pilot study

Introduction: There is a need to reassess the significance of myoedema in evaluation of overt hypothyroidism in the current day clinical practice. It is commonly checked for by flicking across the biceps belly expecting a transient mound at the points of tactile stimuli with mild pressure. Aim and O...

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Published in:	Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Main Authors:	Karthik Balachandran, G Vignesh, D M Mahesh, P Girish, C Sadishkumar Kamalanathan, Jaya Prakash Sahoo, Abdoul Hamide
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Subjects:	Myoedema hypothyroidism myopathy
Online Access:	http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2012;volume=16;issue=8;spage=356;epage=357;aulast=Balachandran