Open AccessThyrotoxic periodic paralysis in an adolescent male: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
He Luke,
Lawrence Veronica,
Moore Wayne V.,
Yan Yun
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3558
Subject(s) - medicine , thyrotoxic periodic paralysis , periodic paralysis , pediatrics , paralysis , psychiatry
Abstract Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is rarely seen in children and adolescents. Clinical manifestations in children and adolescents may vary. It is important for clinicians to be aware of this rare and life‐threatening condition.