Open AccessThyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: A Case of Two Brothers
Author(s) -
Wong RHK,
Ng F
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
hong kong journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2309-5407
pISSN - 1024-9079
DOI - 10.1177/102490790100800307
Subject(s) - thyrotoxic periodic paralysis , medicine , periodic paralysis , presentation (obstetrics) , paralysis , pediatrics , surgery
In this article, we describe the presentation of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis of two brothers at the same time. A positive family history in this condition is rare. Early identification and cautious potassium supplementation in this entity prevents complications arising from potassium shifts. (Hong Kong j.emerg. med. 2001;8:159–162)