Improvement of Pretibial Myxedema Following Administration of Teprotumumab

Pretibial myxedema (PTM) is a rare complication of Graves' disease. It is characterized by non-pitting edema with hyperpigmented hyperkeratotic papules and plaques on bilateral lower legs. Effective treatments for patients with PTM are lacking. The etiology of PTM is unknown; however, it may be similar to the mechanism of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO). Activated fibroblasts produce inflammatory cytokines and synthesize excessive glycosaminoglycans (GAG) that accumulate in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. A recent, novel pathway implicates IGF-1 receptor as a mediator in this process. We present two patients with refractory PTM that improved following treatment with teprotumumab, an IGF-1 receptor inhibitor approved for use in TAO. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022;21(11):1252-1254. doi:10.36849/JDD.6854.

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Work Title Improvement of Pretibial Myxedema Following Administration of Teprotumumab
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  1. Abigail Washington
  2. Hannah Nam
  3. Michelle Pitch
  4. Bryan Anderson
  5. Jennifer Stokes
  6. Matthew Helm
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  1. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
Publication Date October 24, 2022
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Deposited March 25, 2024

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