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Recurrent polyradiculoneuropathy with hyperthyroidism

Y Konagaya1, M Konagaya, T Nakamuro

  • 1Department of Neurology, Nara Medical University, Japan.

European Neurology
|January 1, 1993
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This study reports a case of recurrent polyradiculoneuropathy coexisting with hyperthyroidism in a 30-year-old woman. Treatment with thiamazole improved both neurological symptoms and hyperthyroidism.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Recurrent polyradiculoneuropathy is a rare neurological disorder.
  • Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder with various systemic manifestations.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old woman presented with recurrent distal sensorimotor polyradiculoneuropathy.
  • She also exhibited symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including hyperhidrosis, tachycardia, and goiter.

Findings:

  • Neurological and endocrinological evaluations confirmed the coexistence of recurrent polyradiculoneuropathy and hyperthyroidism.
  • Treatment with thiamazole led to significant improvement in both the neurological deficits and the hyperthyroid state.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights a potential link between recurrent polyradiculoneuropathy and hyperthyroidism.
  • It suggests that managing hyperthyroidism may be crucial for patients with this type of polyradiculoneuropathy.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms connecting these two conditions.