Anterior tibial myxedema

Pretibial myxedema is also called thyroid mucinosis. It is characterized by a well-defined solid edema plaque or nodule in the front of the tibia, often accompanied by thyroidism. The clinical manifestations are that skin lesions are most common in the anterior tibial region and are often accompanied by hyperthyroidism and exophthalmos. Drumstick-like fingers.

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