Surgical treatment for thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis: case report

Surgical treatment for thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency. It is characterized by recurrent muscle weakness and hypokalemia. Because many THPP patients do not have obvious symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism, m...

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Main Authors: Lin Yi-Chu, Wu Che-Wei, Chen Hui-Chun, Chen Hsiu-Ya, Lu I-Cheng, Tsai Cheng-Jing, Kuo Wen-Rei, Chiang Feng-Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis
hypokalemic periodic paralysis
thyrotoxic
thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
thyroidectomy
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/21

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