Myxoedema presenting with seizures.
The case of a 32 year old female who presented with her first epileptic fit and took over 36 hours to recover is described. Investigations led to a diagnosis of hypothyroidism as the cause. Following treatment with thyroxine she has remained well with no further fits for over 2 years. Hypothyroidism should be considered as a possible underlying cause of epilepsy especially when there is a prolonged recovery time after a fit.
Bryce
G M
GM
Accident and Emergency Department, Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, UK.
Poyner
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D000328:Adult; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009230:Myxedema / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors