A rare case of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis revealing Graves' disease in a young Malian

Abstract Sporadic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare muscle disorder that manifests with abrupt muscle weakness and hypokalemia associated with hyperthyroidism. It is mostly reported in the Asian population, and rare in Caucasians. Only few cases have been reported in people with black an...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Emile Dembélé, Abdoulaye Yalcouyé, Mamadou Cissoko, Lassana Cissé, Cheick Oumar Guinto, Guida Landouré
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-02-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8527