Hypercalcemic encephalopathy in the course of hyperthyroidism.
A hypercalcemic condition can be observed in association with hyperthyroidism. The case of a patient suffering from hypercalcemia and hyperthyroidism is reported. A confusional state and EEG alterations, among which diffuse monomorphic delta rhythms were remarkable, are shown. As soon as normalization of calcemia was achieved, a rapid clinical and EEG improvement took place. A hypothetical interpretation is proposed, according to which a prolonged, though inconstant, and mild hypercalcemia in the course of hyperthyroidism could determine an encephalopathy, concealing in some way thyrotoxic symptoms.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005071:Evoked Potentials; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000150:complications*; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000097:blood
D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D002118:Calcium