Movement disorder in hypothyroidism: a case report

J Med Assoc Thai. 1989 May;72(5):288-90.

Abstract

A case of primary hypothyroidism with hemichoreoathetoid movement was presented. After thyroid hormone replacement therapy for a few weeks, the movement disorder decreased dramatically. This abnormal movement may be one of the neurological manifestations of hypothyroidism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / complications*
  • Hypothyroidism / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Movement Disorders / etiology*
  • Movement Disorders / physiopathology