1 40 1 Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.21155 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Status Epilepticus as a Life-Threatening Manifestation of Myxedema Crisis Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Francisco J Somoza-Cano Abdul Rahman Al Armashi Kanchi Patell Faris Hammad Keyvan Ravakhah Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Description An account of the resource Myxedema coma is a rare life-threatening emergency that usually presents in the elderly during the winter months. The neurological changes caused by uncontrolled hypothyroidism may precipitate seizure activity and its deleterious consequences. A 65-year-old homeless man with a history of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in remission for over 20 years presented to the emergency department (ED) following an episode of syncope. His physical examination was remarkable for hypothermia and bradycardia. Shortly after the admission, he had two tonic-clonic seizures with sphincter relaxation and no recovery between the convulsions. His thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level was 304 uIU/ml. He received appropriate treatment for his condition and was discharged after a full recovery. This case illustrates the catastrophic consequences of long-term uncontrolled hypothyroidism. A high index of clinical suspicion is essential for beginning prompt hormone supplementation in such patients. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cureus . 2022 Jan 12;14(1):e21155. doi: 10.7759/cureus.21155. eCollection 2022 Jan. Language A language of the resource English 2022 bradycardia Cellulitis HOMELESSNESS hypothermia hypothyroidism myxedema coma status epilepticus.