Iranian Journal of Public Health (Jan 2014)

Exophthalmos Myxedema Acropachy Syndrome: A Case Report.

  • Qian Zhao,
  • Yao Cheng,
  • Mengxue Yang,
  • Xianwen Li

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 43, no. 1

Abstract

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Exophthalmos, myxedema, and acropachy are collectively named Exophthalmos myxedema acropachy (EMA) syn-drome, which is a rare syndrome associated with hypertcardiotrophia. Among patients with hyperthyreosis, EMA has an incidence less than 1%. Here, we reported a case of EMA and explored its diagnosis and treatment.

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