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Organic brain syndrome associated with marginal hypothyroidism
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|June 1, 1986
Summary
Two psychiatric patients with hypothyroidism experienced organic brain dysfunction. While mood and psychotic symptoms improved with treatment, cognitive deficits persisted, indicating potential long-term neurological impact.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Endocrinology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Hypothyroidism can affect cognitive function.
- Psychiatric disorders may co-occur with endocrine dysfunction.
- Organic brain dysfunction presents as cognitive impairment.