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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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Surgical treatment for thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis: case report
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2012 Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency. It is characterized by recurrent muscle weakness and hypokalemia.
Lin Yi-Chu +7 more
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis; two different genes responsible for similar clinical manifestations [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2011 Primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HOKPP) is an autosomal dominant disorder manifesting as recurrent periodic flaccid paralysis and concomitant hypokalemia. HOKPP is divided into type 1 and type 2 based on the causative gene.
Hunmin Kim +3 more
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Atrial Arrhythmia: A Rare Presentation of Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Indian Journal of Clinical CardiologyThyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare but life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by hyperthyroidism, hypokalemia, and transient episodes of acute proximal muscle weakness. Incidence of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic
Rakesh Chowdary Kotaru +1 more
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A Diagnostic Pitfall of Primary Aldosteronism Presenting as Recurrent Quadriparesis: A Case Report
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.ABSTRACT Quadriparesis refers to weakness affecting all four limbs. While most cases are neurogenic in origin, stemming from central or peripheral nervous system pathology, non‐neurogenic causes are less common and often under‐recognized. These include systemic or metabolic conditions that secondarily impair neuromuscular function.
Javed Shakir +7 more
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Association of hypokalemic periodic paralysis with cystic Kidney disease- A case report
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2017 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare heterogenous neuromuscular disorder presenting with acute weakness. Though most cases are known to be familial or primary there are other underlying secondary causes which require evaluation and if not ...
Ricken Mehta
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of exocrine glands, often presenting with symptoms such as dry eyes and mouth. Although less common, renal involvement can lead to serious complications like hypokalemic paralysis.
Premendra Vimal +3 more
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A Case Report on Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis. [PDF]
CureusLow serum potassium levels can precipitate a rare condition called hypokalemic periodic paralysis. A patient may be predisposed to this phenomenon through hereditary or acquired causes. We present a case of a 21-year-old female who presented with sudden-onset generalized weakness and hypokalemia, which was treated promptly in the Accident and Emergency
Kumarajothy R, Ul-Haq A, Akhtar MM.
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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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Asian Journal of Internal MedicineThyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is more commonly seen in Graves’ disease. But TPP can occur in any condition leading to a hyperthyroid state. It’s important to identify the underlying aetiology of the thyrotoxic state as the management differs with ...
M. S. N. Padmasiri +4 more
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