Hashimoto’s encephalopathy presenting with acute confusional state in a patient with hypothyroidism
Joint Authors
Hulwah, Muhammad Ahmad
al-Barsim, Najla Fathi
Source
Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Issue
Vol. 63, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2015), pp.69-73, 5 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Pediatric Association
Publication Date
2015-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Hashimoto’s encephalopathy is a neurological disorder of unknown etiology associated with thyroid autoimmunity.
The disease may present as two types, a sudden vasculitic type or a progressive subacute type associated with cognitive dysfunction, confusion and memory loss.
We report a case of a 6 year old previously healthy Egyptian female , who developed a subacute onset of declining upper brain function.
Serologic studies demonstrated high levels of antithyroid antibodies.
Electroencephalographic and magnetic resonance image findings were consistent with Hashimoto’s encephalopathy.
Hashimoto’s encephalopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion.
This unusual disorder is often underrecognized because of multiple neurocognitive manifestations; therefore, it is important to be aware of the clinical manifestations to make a correct diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Barsim, Najla Fathi& Hulwah, Muhammad Ahmad. 2015. Hashimoto’s encephalopathy presenting with acute confusional state in a patient with hypothyroidism. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette،Vol. 63, no. 2, pp.69-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-591948
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Barsim, Najla Fathi& Hulwah, Muhammad Ahmad. Hashimoto’s encephalopathy presenting with acute confusional state in a patient with hypothyroidism. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette Vol. 63, no. 2 (Jun. 2015), pp.69-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-591948
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Barsim, Najla Fathi& Hulwah, Muhammad Ahmad. Hashimoto’s encephalopathy presenting with acute confusional state in a patient with hypothyroidism. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette. 2015. Vol. 63, no. 2, pp.69-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-591948
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 73
Record ID
BIM-591948