Elephantiasic pretibial myxedema in a patient with graves disease that resolved after 131I treatment

Clin Nucl Med. 2014 Aug;39(8):758-9. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000000459.

Abstract

Pretibial myxedema is a rare manifestation of Graves disease and is generally associated with ophthalmopathy. Steroids, immunoglobulin, or rituximab can have some therapeutic effect but not curative. Here we reported a 45-year-old man with history of hyperthyroidism for 20 years who developed severe bilateral pretibial myxedema. Three months after the treatment with I for his Graves disease, his pretibial myxedema was significantly improved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Graves Disease / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Iodine Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Leg Dermatoses / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myxedema / radiotherapy*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals