Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: a case study and review of the literature
Acute hypokalemic paralysis is a rare cause of acute weakness. Morbidity and mortality associated with unrecognized disease can occur and include respiratory failure and possibly death. Common causes of hypokalemic paralysis include thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) which is a disorder most freque...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1316906 |