Thyrotoxicosis

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

Thyrotoxicosis. Exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia, Optic nerve lesions, Retinopathy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Ophthalmological features

  • Exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia
  • Optic nerve lesions
  • Retinopathy

Cerebral features

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Psychiatric features

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Vascular features

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Thyrotoxic myopathy

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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

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Other features

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References

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  2. Kudrjavcev T. Neurologic complications of thyroid dysfunction. Adv Neurol 1978; 19:619-636.
  3. Mistry N, Wass J, Turner MR. When to consider thyroid dysfunction in the neurology clinic. Pract Neurol 2009; 9:145-156.
  4. Sheu JJ, Kang JH, Lin HC, Lin HC. Hyperthyroidism and risk of ischemic stroke in young adults: a 5-year follow-up study. Stroke 2010; 41:961-966.
  5. Squizzato A, Gerdes VEA, Brandjes DPM, Büller HR, Stam J. Thyroid diseases and cerebrovascular disease. Stroke 2005; 36:2302-2310.
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