Atypical Thyrotoxic Psychosis with Seizure: A Case Report
- Author:
Mohd Hayat B
;
Syed Mushtaq S
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atypical hyperthyroidism, visual auditory hallucination, acute psychosis.
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2012;11(1):55-58
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Thyrotoxicosis results in alteration in functioning of nervous system in some patients. However, these mental
disturbances may be severe in rare cases in the form of manic-depressive, schizoid or paranoid reaction. The
pathophysiological basis of these nervous system findings is not well understood.
