title: Convulsive fits in thyrotoxicosis.
abstract: A patient with hyperthyroidism is described who developed grand mal seizures when anth-thyroid medication was withdrawn. Pyramidal signs were also present. The EEG reverted to normal and the clinical signs and symptoms disappeared when his thyroid status was again controlled.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008713:Methimazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D008713:Methimazole; D010672:Phenytoin