Hypothyroidism masquerading as cerebellar ataxia
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Neurosciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Cerebellar ataxia can be a rare possible presentation of autoimmune hypothyroidism We report a case of a young 20 years old female who presented with bilateral cerebellar ataxia without any other significant neurological features In detail investigations she was discovered to be a case of Hashimoto Thyroiditis with positive antithyroid peroxidase TPOAb antibody and low freeT4 and freeT3 levels She improved dramatically with levothyroxine therapy and iv pulse methylprednisolone Thus hypothyroidism should be looked for as a reversible and treatable cause in all cases of bilateral cerebellar ataxiaKeywordsHypothyroidism Autoimmune Cerebellar ataxia TPOAb
Authors and Affiliations
Sakshi Gagneja, Sourya Acharya, Anuja Beralkar, Ayush Somani
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