We report a case of Hashimoto's encephalopathy with detailed neuropsychological testing before, during and after steroid treatment, allowing a more precise characterization of the deficits and their response to treatment. It highlights that behavioral and psychotic symptoms remit before cognitive deficits and suggests that the latter may be more appropriate for guiding the duration of steroid treatment.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2007.01.003 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
hashimoto's encephalopathy
8
neuropsychological testing
8
steroid treatment
8
encephalopathy case
4
case report
4
report neuropsychological
4
testing report
4
report case
4
case hashimoto's
4
encephalopathy detailed
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!