hrp0092p2-301 | Thyroid | ESPE2019

Acute-Onset Peripheral Polyneuropathy in a 12-Year-Old Girl Due to Hashimoto Thyroiditis: Traps in the Diagnosis

Giza Styliani , Tychalas Athanasios , Gulordava Athina , Markidou Sophia , Litou Eleni , Kotanidou Eleni P , Rengina Tsinopoulou Vassiliki , Mouzaki Konstantina , Evangeliou Athanasios , Papadopoulou-Legbelou Kyriaki , Galli-Tsinopoulou Assimina

Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction may cause a wide range of neurological disorders in children. Hypothyroidism is associated with peripheral nerve demyelination. However, minimal data are available in pediatric population.Purpose: To describe a case of newly diagnosed Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) suffering acute-onset rapidly progressive peripheral polyneuropathy.Case Report: A 12-ye...