Hypokalemic periodic paralysis as the first sign of thyrotoxicosis- a rare case report from Somalia

Abstract Background Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by thyrotoxicosis, hypokalemia, and paralysis. It is the most common form of acquired periodic paralysis. THPP is precipitated by strenuous exercise, a high carbohydrate diet,...

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Main Authors: Hawa Nuradin Mohamed, Abdi Karim Ahmed Ghedi, Sevgi Ozturk, Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Thyroid Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13044-023-00158-4