Hypokalemic periodic paralysis; two different genes responsible for similar clinical manifestations
Primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HOKPP) is an autosomal dominant disorder manifesting as recurrent periodic flaccid paralysis and concomitant hypokalemia. HOKPP is divided into type 1 and type 2 based on the causative gene. Although 2 different ion channels have been identified as the molecul...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2011-11-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-54-473.pdf |