Abstract
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a steroid-responsive encephalopathy which accompanies an autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis). Up to now about 110 cases in all age groups have been reported. The pathogenetic mechanism of the disease remains still unclear. Two characteristically courses with psychiatric and neurological symptoms are distinguished: an insidious diffuse progressive type and a more acute vasculitic type. Despite different clinical presentation an over all excellent response to immunosuppressive therapy was demonstrated. In this overview we summarise the recently discussed etiological models, the diagnostic hallmarks and the suggested therapeutic algorithm. Diffential-diagnostic and differential-therapeutic implications are discussed.
| Translated title of the contribution | Hashimoto encephalopathy - Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis: A neuropsychiatry challenge |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Nervenheilkunde |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 357-361 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0722-1541 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)
