Elephantiasic pretibial myxoedema

We present a striking case of elephantiasic pretibial myxedema in a patient with profound hypothyroidism, highlighting the functional divergence of thyrotropin receptor antibodies between the skin and the thyroid gland.

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British Journal of Dermatology
Published
2026-05-18
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag193
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Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
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Elephantiasic pretibial myxoedema

British Journal of Dermatology
Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
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Elephantiasic pretibial myxoedema

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Abstract

We present a striking case of elephantiasic pretibial myxedema in a patient with profound hypothyroidism, highlighting the functional divergence of thyrotropin receptor antibodies between the skin and the thyroid gland.

British Journal of Dermatology
Fuyang Normal University (CN), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Dermatology Hospital (CN), Institute of Dermatology (TH), Fuyang Second People's Hospital (CN)
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