Background: Steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) is a condition of presumed autoimmune etiology that can present with a variety of neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms.
Objective: To illustrate the clinical findings and treatment options of this underdiagnosed condition.
Method: We present a case of a patient diagnosed with SREAT and review the available literature including management of psychiatric symptoms.
Results: Little has been reported about the psychiatric management of patients with SREAT.
Conclusion: Psychiatrists practicing in the general hospital setting should be aware of this often unrecognized entity to ensure accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
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