Ogilvie Syndrome in the Setting of Myxedema Ileus: A Case Report
Ogilvie syndrome in the setting of myxedema ileus is a serious complication that may occur in patients who are in a severe hypothyroid state. It is important for emergency physicians to consider hypothyroidism as a potential cause of intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
Authors
- Sharon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1718-577X)
- Sophia Mounce
- James Waymack
Institutions
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.47381
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01