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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Hashimoto's Encephalopathy''' is a very rare condition associated with [[Hashimoto's Thyroiditis]]. Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is a [[neuroendocrine]] disorder. Much like the [[antibodies]] in [[Hashimoto's Thyroiditis]] attack the thyroid, in Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, [[antibodies]] attack [[neurons]] in the brain. | '''Hashimoto's Encephalopathy''' is a very rare condition associated with [[Hashimoto's Thyroiditis]]. Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is a [[neuroendocrine]] disorder. Much like the [[antibodies]] in [[Hashimoto's Thyroiditis]] attack the thyroid, in Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, [[antibodies]] attack [[neurons]] in the brain. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Symptoms=== | ===Symptoms=== | ||
Headache | * Headache | ||
* Disorientation | |||
* Psychosis | |||
* Tremors | |||
* Concentration and memory problems | |||
===Physical examination=== | ===Physical examination=== | ||
Jerks in the muscles | * Jerks in the muscles | ||
Lack of coordination | * Lack of coordination | ||
* Partial [[paralysis]] | |||
* Speech problems | |||
==Differential diagnosis== | ==Differential diagnosis== | ||
* [[Stroke]] | |||
[[ | |||
* [[Alzheimer's disease]] | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
[[Steroids]] or [[immunosuppressant]] treatment, this condition is now also referred to as "[[steroid]]-responsive" encephalopathy. | [[Steroids]] or [[immunosuppressant]] treatment, this condition is now also referred to as "[[steroid]]-responsive" encephalopathy. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/sreat.htm An article on Hashimoto's encephalopathy] | * [http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/sreat.htm An article on Hashimoto's encephalopathy] | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
Revision as of 20:33, 24 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is a very rare condition associated with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is a neuroendocrine disorder. Much like the antibodies in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis attack the thyroid, in Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, antibodies attack neurons in the brain.
Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Headache
- Disorientation
- Psychosis
- Tremors
- Concentration and memory problems
Physical examination
- Jerks in the muscles
- Lack of coordination
- Partial paralysis
- Speech problems
Differential diagnosis
Treatment
Steroids or immunosuppressant treatment, this condition is now also referred to as "steroid-responsive" encephalopathy.