Spontaneous Resolution of Postpartum Hashimoto Encephalopathy with Levothyroxine Therapy Alone

ABSTRACT: Objective: Hashimoto encephalopathy (HE) is an uncommon syndrome characterized by seizures, movement disorders, cognitive or neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dysthyroidism, and elevated anti-thyroperoxidase antibodies. It is more prevalent in females and all age groups can be affe...

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Main Authors: Fredy Nehme, MD, Salam Kadhem, MD, Rawaa Ebrahem, MD, Rami Mortada, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:AACE Clinical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060520304429