| Hashimoto's encephalopathy presenting as an acute medical emergency. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15648714 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Three cases are described of a reversible encephalopathy, all presenting with marked neurological disturbance. In all three, the diagnosis was not clear at the time of presentation but eventually it was felt all of the cases were consistent with Hashimoto's encephalopathy. The diagnosis of Hashimoto's encephalopathy should be considered in any case of unexplained encephalopathy. Common features are high anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody titres, an abnormal EEG and an elevated CSF protein concentration. The encephalopathy is independent of thyroid hormonal status. Treatment with corticosteroids leads to a prompt resolution of symptoms and long-term low dose steroid therapy prevents further neurological recurrence. |
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Authors:
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A J Sommerfield; R Stimson; I W Campbell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Scottish medical journal Volume: 49 ISSN: 0036-9330 ISO Abbreviation: Scott Med J Publication Date: 2004 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-01-14 Completed Date: 2005-03-21 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2983335R Medline TA: Scott Med J Country: Scotland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 155-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, Scotland. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use Brain Diseases, Metabolic / diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology* Diagnosis, Differential Female Headache / etiology Humans Seizures / etiology Steroids / therapeutic use Thyroiditis, Autoimmune / complications* |
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 0/Steroids |
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