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Reversible electrophysiological abnormalities in hypokalemic paralysis: Case report of two cases
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2014 Compound muscle action potential (CMAP) amplitude declines during a paralytic attack in patients with hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP). However, serial motor nerve conduction studies in hypokalemic paralysis have not been commonly reported. We report
C M Sharma, Kunal Nath, Jigar Parekh
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Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis as a rare manifestation of Graves disease
Вестник хирургии имени И.И. Грекова, 2019 The objectve of the study is to present a rare observation of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis in a Caucasian male. The article presents a clinical observation of 44-year-old man suffering from diffuse toxic goiter. The course of the disease was
A. V. Gostimsky +4 more
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Heliyon, 2023 Patients with the most common form of hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoKPP) exhibit symmetrical limb weakness. However, few patients present with asymmetric limb weakness.
Guozhong Ma +4 more
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis: Three rare secondary causes
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2015 Periodic paralysis is a rare neuromuscular disorder, related to a defect in muscle ion channels, characterized by episodes of painless muscle weakness, which may be precipitated by heavy exercise, fasting, or high-carbohydrate meals. Hypokalemic periodic
Prasanna Eswaradass Venkatesan +3 more
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A Case of Thyrotoxic Hypokalemia Periodic Paralysis
Medicine Science, 2014 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare disease characterized by reversible attacks of muscle weakness accompanied by episodic hypokalemia. The most common causes of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis are familial periodic paralysis, thyrotoxic periodic ...
Mazhar Muslum Tuna +8 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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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis mimicking hypokalemic periodic paralysis
International Journal of Medicine, 2022 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a unique disorder that causes episodic proximal lower extremity muscle weakness in a patient who already has a hyperthyroid state and is not treated for the underlying disease state. The affected population mostly includes Asian in origin specifically the male gender (vs most thyroid disorder affects the women gender ...
Dr. Vivek Chaudhari +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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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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