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Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]

, 1992
This thesis has been centered around one family with hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Five generations were studied retrospectively and/or prospectively during 8 years (1984-1992).
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Atrial Arrhythmia: A Rare Presentation of Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology
Thyrotoxic 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, Suresh Kumar Paidi   +1 more
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis related to thyroiditis (A case report and review of pathology) [PDF]

, 2007
Background: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a medical emergency characterized by recurrent episodes of muscle weakness. In hypokalemic periodic paralysis, the muscle is normal between attacks and the diagnosis may be difficult if the ...
Özdemirli, Burcu, Koçer, Abdulkadir, Güneş, Muzaffer, Önder, Elif   +3 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, Hee Hwang, Hae Il Cheong, Hye Won Park   +3 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, Javeria Benyamin, Muhammad Usman Iqbal, Abdullah Sohail, Aafaq Mazhar, Hafiz Muhammad Abdullah, Erum Habib, Naseeb Danaf   +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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Rare Manifestation of Sjogren's Syndrome: Renal Tubular Acidosis‐Induced Hypokalemic Paralysis—A Case Report

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, Dhiraj Chaurasia, Dipesh Jha, Raj Adhikari   +3 more
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“Hashitoxicosis” and possible acquired Gitelman syndrome: dual pathology leading to a catastrophic hypokalemic periodic paralysis

Asian Journal of Internal Medicine
Thyrotoxic 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, W. D. A. Patirana, N. Sivalingham, B. Rathypriya, P. T. D. Harischandra   +4 more
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Familial Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Attack Following SARS‑Cov‑2 Infection: A Case Report

Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care
Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare disorder that manifests manifests with the sudden onset of flaccid paralysis that is triggered by low levels of blood potassium, which can be caused by various factors such as, rest after intense ...
Ehsan Yousefi-Mazhin, Hossein Karballaei-Mirzahosseini, Hamidreza Sharifnia, Atabak Najafi, Farhad Najmeddin, Mahsa Tofighi-Mohammadi, Rezvan Hassanpour, Mojtaba Mojtahedzadeh   +7 more
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Etiological search and epidemiological profile in patients presenting with hypokalemic paresis: An observational study

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2018
Introduction: Hypokalemia is associated with increased morbidity and at times mortality. “Hypokalemic paralysis”, particularly if recurrent, has often been considered synonymous with “hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP)”; however, diseases such as ...
Shinjan Patra, Partha Pratim Chakraborty, Sugata Narayan Biswas, Himanshu Barman   +3 more
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