The role of nephrologists in management of hypokalemic periodic paralysis: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022 Background Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a chronic condition characterized by sporadic attacks of weakness associated with acute hypokalemia. Attacks are typically associated with specific triggers, such as prolonged rest following exercise or ...
Julia Li, Suha Moten, Anis A. Rauf
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Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: Pathophysiological Mechanisms [PDF]
Endocrinology and MetabolismThyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of thyrotoxicosis, characterized by transient episodes of muscle weakness in the setting of hypokalemia and underlying hyperthyroidism.
Gan Qing +5 more
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Case report: SCN4A p.R1135H gene variant in combination with thyrotoxicosis causing hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurology, 2023 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by intermittent episodes of delayed paralysis of skeletal muscle with episodes of hypokalemia, caused by variants in CACNA1S or SCN4A genes, or secondary to ...
Zhi Zhang, Banghui Xiao
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An atypical phenotype of hypokalemic periodic paralysis caused by a mutation in the sodium channel gene [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2010 Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an autosomal-dominant channelopathy characterized by episodic muscle weakness with hypokalemia. The respiratory and cardiac muscles typically remain unaffected, but we report an atypical case of a family with ...
Yang Hee Park, June Bum Kim
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COVID-19 Infection-Related Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis [PDF]
Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2022 SARS-CoV-2 infection induces the dysfunction of many organs including the thyroid gland through the role of ACE2 receptors as well as the consequences of the cytokine storm.
Fadlila Fitriani +2 more
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Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis and COVID-19 infection [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Various conditions causing weakness associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection have been described, including cerebrovascular diseases, acute myelitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis, critical illness myopathy and ...
Sitanun Chinangkulpiwat +4 more
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Journal of Islamic International Medical College, 2016 Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis is a group of rare inherited disorders that can cause temporary and often recurrent episodes of acute flaccid paralysis. Several conditions e.g.
Abidullah Khan , Muhammad Farooq
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Steroid-induced hypokalemic periodic paralysis: a case report and literature review [PDF]
BMC Nephrology, 2023 Background Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare channelopathy characterized by episodic attacks of acute muscle weakness concomitant with hypokalemia.
Haw-Ting Tai +2 more
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Hyperthyroid Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis in a Nepali Male; A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsHyperthyroid Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (HHPP), marked by acute weakness and hypokalemia. Prompt potassium replacement and hyperthyroidism management are essential to prevent life‐threatening outcomes.
Ashish Tamang +6 more
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Accidental intravenous bolus infusion of potassium chloride in a young man with hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]
Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma, 2019 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is anautosomal dominantdisease characterized by muscle weakness or paralysis with a matching fall in blood potassium levels.
Seyed Hesam Rahmani +1 more
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