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{{SK}} steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis, SREAT | {{SK}} steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis, SREAT | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Hashimoto's Encephalopathy''' is a very rare condition associated with [[Hashimoto's | '''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]] of the [[brain]]. | ||
==Differentiating Hashimoto's encephalopathy from other disease== | ==Differentiating Hashimoto's encephalopathy from other disease== | ||
Revision as of 01:45, 6 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis, SREAT
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 of the brain.
Differentiating Hashimoto's encephalopathy from other disease
- Alzheimer's disease- seen in old age and dementia is the most prominent symptom
Pathophysiology
A few theories are proposed for Hashimoto encephalopathy.
- Neuronal injury due to antibody mediated destruction.
- Immmune complex mediated vasculitis
- Toxic effect of increased thyroid stimulating hormone.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Concentration and memory problems
Physical examination
- Jerks in the muscles
- Lack of coordination
- Partial paralysis
- Speech problems
Laboratory Findings
Blood and Biomarker Studies
- Anti thyroid peroxidase levels
- CSF analysis - increased protein concentration, lymphocytic pleocytosis
Electroencephalogram
- Generalized slowing of activity
CT and MRI
- Non specific and show normal results
- In few patients atrophy may be seen
Treatment
Steroids or immunosuppressant treatment, this condition is now also referred to as "steroid-responsive" encephalopathy.