Relapsing encephalopathy with dancing eyes and jerky limbs

We report a case of relapsing-remitting opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome (OMAS) in a patient with Hashimoto's encephalopathy, diagnosed after comprehensive evaluation. OMAS as a manifestation of Hashimoto's encephalopathy has been reported once previously. It is hoped that recognition...

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Published in:Parkinsonism & related disorders 2020-06, Vol.75, p.110-113
Main Authors: Mohd Fauzi, Nor Amelia, Abdullah, Suhailah, Tan, Ai Huey, Mohd Ramli, Norlisah, Tan, Cheng Yin, Lim, Shen-Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ataxia
Hashimoto's encephalopathy
Myoclonus
Opsoclonus
Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT)
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Summary:We report a case of relapsing-remitting opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome (OMAS) in a patient with Hashimoto's encephalopathy, diagnosed after comprehensive evaluation. OMAS as a manifestation of Hashimoto's encephalopathy has been reported once previously. It is hoped that recognition of this entity and early initiation of immunotherapy will improve clinical outcomes for patients.
ISSN:1353-8020
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DOI:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2019.02.025