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Abstract
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a subacute condition associated with autoimmune thyroiditis. Its presentation varies from focal neurologic deficits to global confusion. Unlike encephalopathy associated with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's encephalopathy responds to steroid therapy and not thyroxine replacement.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10832952
Source DB: PubMed Journal: South Med J ISSN: 0038-4348 Impact factor: 0.954