Affective disorder and hyperthyroidism. Review and case report.
The presence of psychiatric symptoms in thyroid dysfunctions has long been recognised. The literature review shows that such presence is not common and often overlooked. A case seen and managed by both authors is presented. The benefit derived by such patients treated where access to several specialties are available is emphasised.
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Department of Psychiatry, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna.
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D000328:Adult; D000341:Affective Disorders, Psychotic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D008016:Life Change Events