[A case of exophthalmos, pretibial myxedema and hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (EMO) syndrome associated with hyperthyroidism--successful treatment with local injection of triamcinolone acetonide in pretibial myxedema].

• Authors: M Hirayama, Y Niitsu, T Nishisato, N Watanabe, Y Kohgo, I Urushizaki
• Journal: Nihon Naika Gakkai zasshi. The Journal of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine (Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi) Vol. 76 Issue 7 Pg. 1039-43 (Jul 1987) ISSN: 0021-5384 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 3681079 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Triamcinolone Acetonide

Topics

• Exophthalmos (etiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Hyperthyroidism (complications)
• Injections, Subcutaneous
• Leg Dermatoses (drug therapy, etiology)
• Middle Aged
• Myxedema (drug therapy, etiology)
• Osteoarthropathy, Secondary Hypertrophic (etiology)
• Syndrome
• Triamcinolone Acetonide (administration & dosage)