Seizure Disorder and Thyroiditis

Case Studies 2Diagnostic AnalysisThe skull X-ray study ruled out the possibility of a skull fracture as the cause of the boy’sproblem. Lumbar puncture excluded the possibility of meningitis or subarachnoidhemorrhage; however, the high protein count and questionable...

Case study, Seizure Disorder and Thyroiditis

A 12-year-old boy began to complain of frequent headaches 4 months before his hospital admission. On the day of his admission, he had a major motor seizure, which his parents observed. During the seizure he lost bladder and bowel control. On physical examination he...