Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)--dependable marker for CNS affection in thyroid diseases

J Assoc Physicians India. 1996 Feb;44(2):123-6.

Abstract

The mean latency and amplitude of P100 component of VEP were studied in forty three controls and eighty nine cases of thyroid dysfunction [Hypothyroid-28; Hyperthyroid-32 and probable Thyroiditis-29 (inclusive of 21 cytology proved)]. The mean latency in hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and probable thyroiditis subjects were 110.69, 111.41 and 109 m.sec in comparison to 101.91, 102.0 and 101.08 m. sec. respectively in controls (p < 0.005). The mean amplitude being 1.34, 6.34 and 2.41 microvolts in hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and probable thyroiditis subjects in comparison to 4.79, 4.16 and 4.59 microvolts respectively in controls (p < 0.005).

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biomarkers
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Evoked Potentials, Visual*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / complications*
  • Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis
  • Hypothyroidism / complications*
  • Hypothyroidism / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reference Values
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Biomarkers