Massive Ascites Due to Myxedema

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Abstract
OF THE many causes of ascites, myxedema is rarely considered and rarely encountered, particularly at present, when an estimation of the basal metabolic rate is a frequent part of routine medical examinations. The following case of this condition is presented because of its comparative rarity and because of the associated massive ascites.Case ReportMrs. G., a 48-year-old housewife, was admitted to the Pittsfield General Hospital on February 28, 1949, because of abdominal swelling. Little or no history was obtained from the patient herself because of deafness (which had become increasingly severe for many years) and obvious mental dullness. This . . .