Bella suffers from hypotension and bradycardia. She cannot endure cold temperatures, and her skin is very dry. She visits Dr. Solomon for a checkup. Upon examination, Dr. Solomon observes that Bella's face is round and puffy. After running a few tests, he discovers that there is a total absence of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 in Bella's bloodstream. Based on the information provided in this scenario, with which of the following conditions is Dr. Solomon most likely to diagnose Bella?
A. Myxedema
B. Toxic nodular goiter
C. Agranulocytosis
D. Cretinism
Answer: A
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