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Hypokalemic respiratory paralysis due to distal renal tubular acidosis as the presenting manifestation of Sjögren's syndrome

open access: yes, 2014
Hypokalemic respiratory paralysis in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) with distal renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is very rare. In the literature, only five such cases have been reported. We report a 48-year-old lady, who presented with respiratory paralysis, bulbar
Goyal, Gourav   +2 more
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Familial Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis in Blacks

open access: yes, 1982
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an uncommon disease that has rarely been reported in blacks. Historical, clinical, and pathological findings in three black patients, in addition to those previously reported in the literature, suggest that the spectrum ...
Bernstein, Jack M., Kleerekoper, Michael
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Comparative study of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis from idiopathic hypokalemic periodic paralysis: An experience from India

open access: yes, 2012
Objective: There is paucity of reports on thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) from India. We report the patients with TPP and compare them with idiopathic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (IHPP).
G Goyal   +4 more
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Hypokalemic quadriplegia in Sjogren's syndrome: A case report

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Key Clinical Message In managing Sjogren's syndrome, a thorough patient history, proper lab tests, and imaging are crucial. Clinicians should prioritize checking electrolyte levels in cases of muscle weakness, as early detection of hypokalemia can ...
Mahsa Mehdipour Dalivand   +2 more
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A Family with Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis [Fami·lyal Peri·odi·k Parali·zi·li· Bi·r Ai·le]

open access: yes, 2003
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a congenital disorder which is characterized by intermittent episodes of muscle weakness or paralysis. The attacks can occur everyday or once a year may last for a few hours or for several days.
Koç F., Sarica Y., Bozdemir H.
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Clinical case of hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Periodic hypokalemic paralysis is characterized by attacks of complete immobility or weakness in one or more extremities of different severity and duration due to the loss of the ability of muscle fibers to excite and contract.
Громовая, Н. П.   +5 more
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Voltage sensor charge loss accounts for most cases of hypokalemic periodic paralysis

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Background: Several missense mutations of CACNA1S and SCN4A genes occur in hypokalemic periodic paralysis. These mutations affect arginine residues in the S4 voltage sensors of the channel. Approximately 20% of cases remain genetically undefined. Methods:
Schorge S   +10 more
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