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ea0049ep1223 | Paediatric endocrinology | ECE2017

An interesting etiology in childhood choreoathetosis; autoimmune hyperthyroiditis

Ergur Ayca Torel , Gunes Sevinc Odabasi , Sanli Cihat , Gundogan Rabia

Introduction: Neurologic symptoms due to autoimmune encephalopathy related to autoimmune hyperthyroidism (AEAH) cases are very rare in childhood. The reason why hyperthyroidism causes this situation is still unknown. In this case we discussed the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of a case with choreoathetosis in the review of literature.Case: 15 years old female admitted to hospital with the complaint of nervousness, discomfort for last 3 weeks. There ...