Abstract
Encephalopathy Associated with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Case Report
Hashimoto's Encephalopathy (HE) is a rare disease with variable clinical manifestations and without imaging or laboratory pathognomonic diagnostic criteria. It has been found to be associated with high serum titers of Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies (TPO) and in many cases thyroid function is normal. Usually has a favorable response to steroid treatment.The case of a 31-years old woman with encephalopathy associated with steroid-responsive autoimmune thyroiditis is presented.
Author(s):
Juan Sebastian Theran Leon
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