Relapsing encephalopathy with dancing eyes and jerky limbs

Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2020 Jun:75:110-113. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2019.02.025. Epub 2019 Feb 23.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Ataxia; Hashimoto's encephalopathy; Myoclonus; Opsoclonus; Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT).

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Encephalitis / complications*
  • Encephalitis / diagnosis
  • Encephalitis / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Hashimoto Disease / complications*
  • Hashimoto Disease / diagnosis
  • Hashimoto Disease / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome / etiology*
  • Recurrence

Supplementary concepts

  • Hashimoto's encephalitis