Hashimoto's encephalopathy: a case report with neuropsychological testing.
We report a case of Hashimoto's encephalopathy with detailed neuropsychological testing before, during and after steroid treatment, allowing a more precise characterization of the deficits and their response to treatment. It highlights that behavioral and psychotic symptoms remit before cognitive deficits and suggests that the latter may be more appropriate for guiding the duration of steroid treatment.
Cummings
Ronnie R
RR
Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA.
Bagley
Steven C
SC
Syed
Saba
S
Dong
Natalie
N
Lin
Alex
A
D000328:Adult; D001928:Brain Diseases, Metabolic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D050031:Hashimoto Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone