Neurological MaNifestatioNs of thyroid aNd Parathyroid disorders
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609 IntroductIon Endocrine diseases have protean manifestations and present with a wide variety of symptoms pertaining to different bodily systems. This results, at times, in diagnostic delays and dilemmas; hence it is important for the clinician to be familiar with the neurological manifestations of endocrinopathies. Amongst various endocrinal disorders, the thyroid diseases are common and to an extent, the parathyroid diseases are also encountered in clinical practice. This article highlights the symptomatology, clinical aspects, investigations and therapy of these diseases.
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