WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HYPOTHYROIDISM AND PSEUDODEMENCE – LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction: Thyroid hormones are essential for brain development. Disabilities due to lack of these often result in mental retardation (PRZYBYLAK M, et al., 2021). Objective: To review the relationship between hypothyroidism and pseudodementia. Result: Cognitive impairment related to hypothyroidism is usually part of a more comprehensive psychopathological picture, which also encompasses concentration difficulties, mood changes and, occasionally, perception disorders (Bégin ME, et al., 2008). Conclusion: Hypothyroidism is more prevalent in the elderly and is often associated with pre-existing cognitive impairment and, for this reason, organic causes must always be sought when there is a significant decline in mental functions.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HYPOTHYROIDISM AND PSEUDODEMENCE – LITERATURE REVIEW
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593772329092
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Palavras-chave: Hypothyroidism; Pseudodementia; Cognitive impairment.
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Keywords: Hypothyroidism; Pseudodementia; Cognitive impairment.
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Abstract:
Introduction: Thyroid hormones are essential for brain development. Disabilities due to lack of these often result in mental retardation (PRZYBYLAK M, et al., 2021). Objective: To review the relationship between hypothyroidism and pseudodementia. Result: Cognitive impairment related to hypothyroidism is usually part of a more comprehensive psychopathological picture, which also encompasses concentration difficulties, mood changes and, occasionally, perception disorders (Bégin ME, et al., 2008). Conclusion: Hypothyroidism is more prevalent in the elderly and is often associated with pre-existing cognitive impairment and, for this reason, organic causes must always be sought when there is a significant decline in mental functions.
- Samanttha Cristina da Silva Chaves
- Elisangela Calmon de Campos
- Anny Izumi Toma
- José Makary Paiva do Amaral
- Ana Luiza Gomes Gonçalves
- Natália Araújo Domingues
- Dandara Letícia Solano de Araújo
- Sâmila Rinna Rêgo Lira
- Luiz Gustavo Vieira Gonçalves
- Daniella Moreira e Silva Dória Crisóstomo
- André Rocha Tommasi
- Alexandre Buarque de Macêdo Gadêlha
- Maria Emilia Furlani Senko
- Hayanna Borges Santos
