A case of newly diagnosed primary hypothyroidism with deteriorating consciousness that did not respond to thyroxine--what else should be considered?
Williams, A.; Green, N.; Phyu, C.T.; Bondugulapati, R.; Dixon, A.N.; Harvey, J.
Acute Medicine 12(2): 102-104
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4892 PMID: 23732135 Document Number: 10450
We present an unusual case of a 60 year old male who was noted to have primary hypothyroidism and decreased consciousness which did not respond to Levothyroxine. Further investigations revealed a diagnosis of Hashimoto's Encephalopathy which responded well to steroids. We describe the case in detail and discuss the available relevant literature on this topic.
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