Hashimoto encephalopathy associated with hyperthyroidism: A case report

Huang,Xu; Yu,Yang; Zhang,Hua; Liu,Jie; Sun,Yuqian; Chang,Manli; Cui,Can

doi:10.3892/etm.2014.1761

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Hashimoto encephalopathy associated with hyperthyroidism: A case report

Authors:
- Xu Huang
- Yang Yu
- Hua Zhang
- Jie Liu
- Yuqian Sun
- Manli Chang
- Can Cui
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Affiliations: Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150080, P.R. China
Pages: 515-518
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Published online on: June 5, 2014

https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2014.1761
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Abstract

Hashimoto's encephalopathy (HE) is an acute encephalopathy associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The majority of reported cases have been associated with hypothyroidism, while cases with hyperthyroidism are rare. The current study reported on a 56‑year old female patient with HE, who was found to have progressively aggregated dysarthria, gait disturbance, somniloquy and delirium. Thyroid function tests revealed that the patient had hyperthyroidism, with high levels of anti‑thyroid antibodies. Following treatment with corticosteroids, the neurological/psychiatric symptoms of the patient were relieved quickly. The one‑year follow‑up investigation indicated that there was no recurrence of the disease, demonstrating that the treatment administered for this rare case was effective.

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Journals

International Journal of Molecular Medicine

International Journal of Oncology

Molecular Medicine Reports

Oncology Reports

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Oncology Letters

Biomedical Reports

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

World Academy of Sciences Journal

International Journal of Functional Nutrition

International Journal of Epigenetics

Medicine International

Hashimoto encephalopathy associated with hyperthyroidism: A case report

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