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[Hyperthyroidism, psychiatric syndromes and cranial CT]

V Hocke1, B Pfuhlmann, A Schmidtke

  • 1Psychiatrische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsnervenklinik, Würzburg.

Psychiatrische Praxis
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Acute hyperthyroidism can cause anxiety and other psychological issues. Some changes may persist even after thyroid levels normalize, with potential brain structure alterations noted.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Hyperthyroidism is frequently associated with psychiatric disturbances, particularly anxiety syndromes.
  • Literature review indicates potential for non-reversible psychopathologic changes post-treatment, even in a euthyroid state.
  • Existing research correlates thyroid hormone levels (T4) with neuropsychological and electroencephalographic findings.

Observation:

  • This study reviews literature on hyperthyroidism-induced psychiatric changes.
  • It specifically addresses non-reversible psychopathologic alterations observed after achieving a euthyroid state.
  • The study highlights the lack of reported cranial CT findings in relation to these changes.

Findings:

  • Acute hyperthyroidism is a known cause of psychopathologic and anxiety syndromes.

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  • Non-reversible psychopathologic changes can occur in the euthyroid state following hyperthyroidism.
  • Correlations between T4 concentration and neuropsychological/EEG findings are documented.

    • Implications:

    • This work discusses non-reversible changes after hyperthyroidism, including potential cranial CT findings.
    • Understanding these persistent changes is crucial for patient management.
    • Further research may elucidate the neurobiological underpinnings of these long-term effects.