Encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) presenting as depression: A case report
Journal
General Hospital Psychiatry
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
MEI-CHIH MEG TSENG
Abstract
Encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroid disease (EAATD) is a rare condition associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease. It is often underdiagnosed because of the various clinical presentations and lack of widely accepted diagnostic criteria. We report a 46-year-old man who presented with an acute depressive episode and was proven to have encephalopathy associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The exclusive psychiatric manifestations of this case called our attention to the fact that an improved awareness of EAATD in patients with a history of thyroid disease can lead to a timely diagnosis and excellent disease prognosis. ? 2011 Elsevier Inc.
Subjects
Autoimmune thyroiditis; Encephalopathy; Hashimoto's disease
SDGs
Other Subjects
immunoglobulin G antibody; levothyroxine; methylprednisolone; thyroglobulin antibody; thyroid antibody; thyrotropin; thyroxine; acute disease; adult; agitation; antibody titer; anxiety disorder; article; case report; cerebrospinal fluid analysis; clinical feature; depression; echography; electroencephalography; encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroid disease; Hashimoto disease; Hashimoto encephalopathy; hospital discharge; hospitalization; human; image analysis; laboratory test; male; Mini Mental State Examination; neuropsychological test; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; psychomotor disorder
Type
journal article