Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: CASE REPORT: CONCLUSION: Hypercalcemic encephalopathy is an uncommon manifestation of hyperthyroidism that should be kept in mind in patients who demonstrated clinical pictures of hyperthyroidism and alteration of consciousness. Moreover the present case emphasizes the consideration of painless thyroiditis as a differential diagnosis of hyperthyroidism because anti-thyroid medications were not indicated in this condition.
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Authors | Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen, Nuttha Lumlertgul |
Journal | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
(J Med Assoc Thai)
Vol. 95
Issue 1
Pg. 119-23
(Jan 2012)
ISSN: 0125-2208 [Print] Thailand |
PMID | 22379751
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Humans
- Hypercalcemia
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Thyroiditis
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
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