Where Can Myxedema Be Found?

Myxedema is another term for severely advanced hypothyroidism. This is a condition that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a small gland that sits right at the front of your neck. It releases hormones that help your body regulate energy and control a wide variety of functions.

Where is myxedema located?

Myxedema can occur in the lower leg (pretibial myxedema) and behind the eyes (exophthalmos).

Which finding is most likely in a patient who has myxedema?

Physical findings in myxedema coma (Table 2) may include the classic myxedematous face, which is characterized by generalized puffiness, macroglossia, ptosis, periorbital edema, and coarse, sparse hair. Nonpitting edema of the lower extremities is sometimes present.