Open AccessRecurrent thyrotoxic periodic paralysis with normokalemia in a 36‐year‐old man: A case report
Author(s) -
Seife Hassen Sara,
Salih Ali Mohamed,
Khan Adeel,
Mohammed Areej Marwan,
Altermanini Mohamed,
Al Mohanadi Dabia Hamad S. H.,
Zahid Mohamed
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/ccr3.4849
Subject(s) - thyrotoxic periodic paralysis , medicine , periodic paralysis , weakness , muscle weakness , paralysis , hypokalemic periodic paralysis , pediatrics , anesthesia , surgery
Among patients with thyrotoxicosis and proximal muscle weakness, some patients with TPP may present with apparent normokalemia in whom a careful administration of potassium may lead to rapid reversal of muscle weakness.
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