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  • Pretibial myxedema is a rare skin condition associated with Graves' disease that can be effectively treated with topical glucocorticoids over the long term.!* -
  • A case involving a 70-year-old male with hyperthyroidism but no prior Graves' diagnosis showed that the combination of topical corticosteroids and antithyroid medications resulted in significant improvement of the skin lesions.!* -
  • This case highlights the need to recognize pretibial myxedema even in unusual cases of Graves' disease and the importance of starting treatment quickly for better outcomes.!*

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Key Clinical Message: Pretibial myxedema is a rare skin lesion in Grave's disease, which required topical glucocorticoid administration in long-term treatment. The patient's lesion has shrunk and become flatter than before treatment.

Abstract: We present a case of biopsy-verified pretibial myxedema in a 70-year-old male patient with diagnosed hyperthyroidism and no prior history of Graves' disease. Topical corticosteroid and antithyroid drug administration led to successful resolution of the skin lesions. This case emphasizes the importance of considering pretibial myxedema even in atypical presentations of Graves' disease and underscores the value of prompt treatment.

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