Hashimoto's encephalopathy
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
Stroke
Treatment
Steroids or immunosuppressant treatment, this condition is now also referred to as "steroid-responsive" encephalopathy.