Encephalopathy associated with
autoimmune thyroid disease
Evidence: Antibody
Names & Subtypes
Autoimmune encephalitis
Encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroid disease
Hashimoto's encephalitis
Hashimoto's encephalopathy
Nonvasculitic autoimmune meningoecephalitis (S)
Steroid-Responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis
Description
Brain disease or malfunction generally associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Patient Groups
Bloggers
Prevalence
US Cases: 7,000 [Mocellin 2007 by reference]
Typical Age of onset
Varies but frequently occurs in people that are in their 40s
Symptoms
Behavioral changes
Confusion
Altered level of consciousness
Seizures
Jerking of muscles (myoclonus)
Psychosis
Visual hallucinations
Paranoid delusions
Source: National Institute of Health
References
Encephalitis Society
National Institutes of Health
Journal of Epilepsy Research
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