Hypothyroidism

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Hypothyroidism. Cognitive impairment, Dementia, Cerebellar dysfunction, Epilepsy, Coma, Deafness. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Central neurological features

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Dementia
  • Cerebellar dysfunction
  • Epilepsy
  • Coma
  • Deafness
  • Stroke: with autoimmune thyroiditis

Peripheral neuropathy

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Hoffman’s syndrome

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Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome

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Woltman’s sign

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Other muscle features

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Psychiatric features

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References

  1. Bertorini TE. Neuromuscular Case Studies. Butterworth Heinemann Philadelphia 2008 p553.
  2. Duyff RF, Van den Bosch J, Laman DM, van Loon BJ. Neuromuscular findings in thyroid dysfunction: a prospective clinical and electrodiagnostic study. JNNP 2000; 68:750-755.
  3. Thrush DC, Boddie HG. Episodic encephalopathy associated with thyroid disorders. JNNP 1974; 37:696-700.
  4. Kudrjavcev T. Neurologic complications of thyroid dysfunction. Adv Neurol 1978; 19:619-636.
  5. Mistry N, Wass J, Turner MR. When to consider thyroid dysfunction in the neurology clinic. Pract Neurol 2009; 9:145-156.
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