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We describe 5 patients with a relapsing encephalopathy in association with Hashimoto's disease and high titers of anti-thyroid antibodies.The presentation is usually with a subacute onset of confusion,alteration in conscious level,and focal or generalized seizures.The relapsing course, association with myoclonus or tremulousness,and episodes of stroke-like deterioration are characteristic features.The long-term prognosis is favorable with steroid therapy,though additional immunosuppressive therapy may be required.Neurologic investigation typically shows a diffusely abnormal EEG,high CSF protein level without pleocytosis,and normal brain CT and cerebral angiogram.Isotope brain scan may show patchy abnormal uptake.Hashimoto's encephalopathy should be recognized as a definite neurologic entity and added to the list of CNS complications of thyroid disease. |
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