Heart myxoedema in hyperthyroidism. Light micrograph of a section through a heart affected by myxoedema from a person with hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism,or underactive thyroid,is a common endocrine disorder where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Myxoedema is a dermatological change that may occur in hyperthyroidism and results in swelling of the affected area. Here,it has caused swelling of the heart tissue | |
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