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Paroxysmal dyskinesia presenting feature of hyperthyroidism in an elderly: A case report
Journal: Annals of Geriatric Education and Medical Sciences (Vol.5, No. 2)Publication Date: 2018-09-28
Authors : Ayush Dubey Sunil Kumar Anuj Chaturvedi Akshay Daphal;
Page : 77-78
Keywords : Dyskinesia; Hyperthyroidism; Elderly; Carbimazole.;
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Abstract
Paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD) as a first manifestation of hyperthyroidism is an extremely rare entity. We here report a case pf 65-year-old female presented with the features of PD, whose investigations revealed hyperthyroidism. Her dyskinesia responded with the anti-thyroid drug carbimazole.
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