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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis with Hypokalemia in an Adult Male from Nepal: A Case Report
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2019 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is rare complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by the sudden onset of hypokalemia and muscle paralysis. It is typically present in young Asian males.
Sabina Khadka +4 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.Case timeline. ABSTRACT Sjogren's syndrome may rarely present with distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA), causing severe hypokalemia and myopathy. A 27‐year‐old primigravida at 15 weeks gestation presented with progressive proximal weakness and myalgia.
Nabiha Khan +5 more
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis: an unusual presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism
, 2018 Primary hyperparathyroidism is an endocrine condition characterized by hyper secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). It has a wide varied clinical presentation from mild nonspecific symptoms to classical disease.
Rakesh Chandru K., Zahir Hussain S.
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Hypokalemic Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
Endocrinology Research and Practice, 2022 Hypokalemia during periodic paralysİs attack was observed in a 22 year old male patient who experienced a total of 3 intermittent paralysis attacks in his extremities.
Hatice Sebile Dökmetaş +2 more
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Hyperthyroid hypokalemic periodic paralysis
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 1969 Hyperthyroid periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare life threatening complication of hyperthyroidism commonly occurring in young Asian males but sporadically found in other races. It is characterised by hypokalemia and acute onset paraparesis with prevalence of one in one hundred thousand (1 in 100000).
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Hyperthyroid Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis in a Nepali Male; A Case Report
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.ABSTRACT Hyperthyroid Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (HHPP), marked by acute weakness and hypokalemia. Prompt potassium replacement and hyperthyroidism management are essential to prevent life‐threatening outcomes. This case highlights its presentation in a Nepali male, reinforcing the need for high clinical suspicion.
Ashish Tamang +6 more
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Periodic paralysis: clinical evaluation in 20 patients
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 1994 Twenty patients with periodic paralysis were evaluated and the aspects studied included epidemiological data, clinical manifestations, ancillary tests, treatment and evolution.
Célia Harumi Tengan +2 more
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When Potassium Takes a Break: A Case Series of 3 Cases on Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 5, May 2025.ABSTRACT This case series highlights three SHPP cases with varied triggers, managed with potassium supplementation and targeted treatments. Early diagnosis, individualized care, and patient education proved vital in preventing recurrence and complications, emphasizing the need for clinical vigilance and tailored approaches in HPP management.
Yuvraj Kaushal +6 more
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Novel SCN4A Variants Associated With Myalgic Myotonic Disorder or Paramyotonia
European Journal of Neurology, Volume 32, Issue 5, May 2025.ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to determine the role of five new rare SCN4A variants suspected to cause paramyotonia or myotonic disorder. Methods Ten patients from seven families underwent clinical, neurophysiological, imaging, and muscle biopsy examinations.
Vesa Periviita +6 more
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Endocrinology Research and Practice, 2009 Thyrotoxicosis and primary hyperaldosteronism both cause hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Here we report a 51-year-old woman presenting with severe hypokalemia due to both thyrotoxicosis and primary hyperaldosteronism.
İnan Anaforoğlu +2 more
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