Susan W Lee1, Stacy Donlon, Jason P Caplan. 1. Dept. of Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) is a condition of presumed autoimmune etiology that can present with a variety of neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms. OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the clinical findings and treatment options of this underdiagnosed condition. METHOD: We present a case of a patient diagnosed with SREAT and review the available literature including management of psychiatric symptoms. RESULTS: Little has been reported about the psychiatric management of patients with SREAT. CONCLUSION: Psychiatrists practicing in the general hospital setting should be aware of this often unrecognized entity to ensure accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
BACKGROUND:Steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) is a condition of presumed autoimmune etiology that can present with a variety of neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms. OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the clinical findings and treatment options of this underdiagnosed condition. METHOD: We present a case of a patient diagnosed with SREAT and review the available literature including management of psychiatric symptoms. RESULTS: Little has been reported about the psychiatric management of patients with SREAT. CONCLUSION: Psychiatrists practicing in the general hospital setting should be aware of this often unrecognized entity to ensure accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Authors: Wolfgang J Schnedl; Siroos Mirzaei; Sandra J Wallner-Liebmann; Erwin Tafeit; Harald Mangge; Robert Krause; Rainer W Lipp Journal: Eur Thyroid J Date: 2013-04-12