Primary hyperaldosteronism presenting as hypokalaemic periodic paralysis

Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis is episodic painless muscle weakness associated with areflexia (1). Hypertension and hypokalaema are the classic presentation of primary hyperaldoteronism though some patients can be normokalaemic (2). Hypokalaemic paralysis is occasionaly seen in patients with hypera...

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Main Authors: A. S. Embuldeniya, M. Sanjeewa, M. I. Weerakkody, W. Kodikara arachchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists 2019-04-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:https://sjdem.sljol.info/articles/7368