Pretibial myxedema in Grave's disease: A case report and treatment review of the literature

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Pretibial myxedema is a rare skin lesion in Grave's disease, which required topical glucocorticoid administration in long‐term treatment. The patient's lesion has shrunk and become flatter than before treatment. Abstract We present a case of biopsy‐verified pretibial myxedema in a 70‐year‐old male patient with diagnosed hyperthyroidism and no prior history of Graves' disease. Topical corticosteroid and antithyroid drug administration led to successful resolution of the skin lesions. This case emphasizes the importance of considering pretibial myxedema even in atypical presentations of Graves' disease and underscores the value of prompt treatment.

Keywords

• case report
• hyperthyroidism
• pretibial myxedema
• thyroid‐stimulating hormone receptor antibodies
• topical corticosteroids