A form of hypothyroidism characterized mostly by a mucous swelling and thickening of the skin in front of the tibia (shin or pretibial area) This condition can occur as a complication of Graves disease and is sometimes associated with autoimmune thyroiditis and stasis dermatitis. The condition mostly occurs in older people. ...more »
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