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ea0016p727 | Thyroid | ECE2008

Hashimoto’s thyreoiditis is associated with an increased occurrence of deficits in attention testing compared to patients with other thyroid illnesses

Mussig Karsten , Leyhe Thomas , Weinert Claudia , Saur Ralf , Klingberg Stefan , Gallwitz Baptist

Objectives: Experimental and clinical data point to an involvement of the central nervous system in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) independent of thyroid dysfunction. The neuropsychological function of patients with HT has not been systematically evaluated yet.Design: In the present prospective study, neuropsychological testing was performed in 26 euthyroid patients with HT compared to 25 euthyroid patients with hormonal treatment for goitre or after ...