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ea0067gp6 | Poster Presentations | EYES2019

A review of myxedema madness: case reports of acute hypothyroidism presenting as psychosis

Syka Maria , Solias Georgios

Background: Hypothyroidism is a common disorder presenting with both somatic and psychiatric symptoms. Two cases of late onset psychosis are presented as an initial manifestation of myxedema.Case presentation: 1. An 80-year old woman who had no past medical history presented with auditory and persecutory hallucinations. During her hospital stay she was found to have a decreased level of consciousness (GCS:4), and a blood investigation showed the presence...