Pretibial Myxedema (Graves' Dermopathy) - Cleveland Clinic
WEBWhat is pretibial myxedema? Pretibial myxedema, also known as Graves’ dermopathy, is a form of Graves’ disease that affects your skin. The condition causes carbohydrates and sugar compounds (glycosaminoglycans or mucopolysaccharides) to build up deep within your skin and tissue.
Pretibial myxoedema - DermNet
WEBPretibial myxoedema is also known as localised myxoedema, thyroid dermopathy, and infiltrative dermopathy. It is most commonly seen on the shins (pretibial areas) and is characterised by swelling and lumpiness of the lower legs.
Pretibial myxedema - Wikipedia
WEBPretibial myxedema (myxoedema in British English, also known as Graves' dermopathy, thyroid dermopathy, [1] Jadassohn-Dösseker disease or myxoedema tuberosum) is an infiltrative dermopathy, resulting as a rare complication of Graves' disease, [2] with an incidence rate of about 1–5%.
Pretibial myxedema (thyroid dermopathy) in autoimmune ... - UpToDate
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Pretibial myxedema (also called thyroid dermopathy, localized myxedema, or infiltrative dermopathy) is an infrequent manifestation of Graves' disease. It forms the third component of the classical triad of Graves' …
Pretibial Myxedema: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology - Medscape
WEBJul 8, 2020 · Pretibial myxedema (PTM) or, more appropriately, thyroid dermopathy, is a term used to describe localized lesions of the skin resulting from the deposition of hyaluronic acid, usually as a...
Graves’ Dermopathy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBMar 10, 2024 · Graves’ dermopathy, also called pretibial myxedema, is a rare skin condition that develops in some people with Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune thyroid disease. Graves' disease occurs when your immune system attacks your thyroid gland and cause it to produce more thyroid hormones you need.
Pretibial myxedema: pathophysiology and treatment options
WEBPretibial myxedema or localized myxedema or thyroid dermopathy is an autoimmune manifestation of Graves' disease. It also occasionally occurs in Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Lesions of thyroid dermopathy are usually asymptomatic …
Pretibial Myxedema Clinical Presentation - Medscape
WEBJul 8, 2020 · Pretibial myxedema (PTM) or, more appropriately, thyroid dermopathy is a term used to describe localized lesions of the skin resulting from the deposition of hyaluronic acid, usually as a...
Pretibial Myxedema (Thyroid Dermopathy) - Dermatology …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · What you should be alert for in the history. The diagnosis of pretibial myxedema (also referred to as thyroid dermopathy [TD]) can only be made in confidence with a history of autoimmune thyroid disease, especially Graves disease. In the absence of such history, or laboratory confirmation of thyroid autoimmunity [TA], …
Pretibial Myxedema in a Euthyroid Patient - PMC - National …
WEBJan 1, 2021 · Pretibial myxedema (PM) is a rare extrathyroid condition seen in about 0.5 to 4.3 percent of individuals with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease, often presenting with associated thyroid orbitopathy.