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Short Communication • Vol.5, Issue 6 • ISSN: 2766-2276 • Open Access • CC BY 4.0
Endocrinologists - Do You Remember Woltmans Sign? The Delayed Reflexes of Overt Hypothyroidism also occur with T3 Deficiency
Abstract
Woltman’s Sign, the delay in the relaxation phase of the Achilles reflex, has long been recognised as the hallmark of overt hypothyroidism. It is most easily observed with the ankle jerk [1] but delayed relaxation can readily be demonstrated in all deep tendon reflexes including the biceps [2,3]. With hypothyroid patients the relaxation phase can take up to a full second. Numerous devices were devised for timing the ankle jerk [4], including the Burdick photomotogram [3,5,6], but the physical sign is so distinctive that such aids are not required in clinical practice.
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| Journal | Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2766-2276 |
| DOI | DOI 10.37871/jbres1929 |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, Issue 6 |
| Published | June 14, 2024 |
| Article Type | Short Communication |
| Pages | 580-583 |
| License | CC BY 4.0 — Open Access |
| Publisher | SciRes Literature LLC, Sheridan, WY, USA |
| Language | English |
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