Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: a case study and review of the literature

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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Main Authors: Marcelle Meseeha, Behnaz Parsamehr, Kerri Kissell, Maximos Attia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
Thyrotoxicosis
muscle weakness
hypokalemia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1316906

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