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    • Endocrinology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Endocrine disorders frequently manifest with neurologic symptoms.
    • These neurologic complications can precede systemic signs of endocrine dysfunction.
    • Recent research highlights mechanisms linking endocrine issues to neurologic function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurologic manifestations of endocrine disorders.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering endocrine diseases in neurologic differential diagnoses.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on endocrine disorders and neurologic complications.
    • Analysis of mechanisms, clinical presentations, and diagnostic approaches.

    Main Results:

    • Endocrine disorders present with a wide range of neurologic issues, including peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, altered mental status, and coma.
    • Specific examples include diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy and central nervous system complications of pituitary apoplexy.
    • Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are linked to increased risk of certain neuropathies.

    Conclusions:

    • Neurologists should include endocrine disorders in the differential diagnosis for various neurologic syndromes.
    • Early recognition and evaluation of endocrine-related neurologic conditions are crucial for effective management.