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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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Three cases of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis due to painless thyroiditis
We present three cases of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) due to painless thyroiditis presenting as acute quadriparesis. All responded to potassium supplementation and propranolol.
Debmalya Sanyal +2 more
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Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Triggered by Dexamethasone Administration
Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a disease characterized by recurrent episodes of muscle weakness due to intracellular potassium shifting in the presence of high levels of thyroid hormone.
Waraporn Polamaung +4 more
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Proximal renal tubular acidosis (type 2 RTA) is a metabolic disorder characterized by an inability of the proximal renal tubules to reabsorb bicarbonate, resulting in excessive urinary loss of bicarbonate.
Vivian C Chukwuedozie +6 more
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Novel SCN4A Variants Associated With Myalgic Myotonic Disorder or Paramyotonia
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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Clinical and biochemical spectrum of hypokalemic paralysis in North: East India
Background: Acute hypokalemic paralysis, characterized by acute flaccid paralysis is primarily a calcium channelopathy, but secondary causes like renal tubular acidosis (RTA), thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), primary hyperaldosteronism, Gitelman′s ...
Ashok K Kayal +3 more
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ABSTRACT Report the prevalence of multiple genetic diseases in the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) cohort in the post‐exome‐sequencing era. UDN subjects underwent genome sequencing before inclusion in the cohort. Records of all UDN subjects until January 2024 were analyzed.
Alex F. Gimeno +4 more
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Objective: There is paucity of reports on thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) from India. We report the patients with TPP and compare them with idiopathic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (IHPP).
J Kalita +4 more
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ABSTRACT Severe hypokalemia can primarily present as a weakness of the limbs, without any other clinical manifestation. A life‐threatening level of decreased serum potassium level can be unusually present with isolated weakness of the limbs and might be misdiagnosed, or the diagnosis may be delayed.
Getasew Kassaw Alemu +3 more
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Adult‐Onset Gitelman Syndrome: Case Analysis and Literature Review
Background: Gitelman syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive renal tubulopathy, characterized by hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, hypochloremia, and metabolic alkalosis. The syndrome commonly presents with symptoms such as fatigue, muscle cramps, and tetany, impacting patients’ quality of life.
Intissar Haddiya +6 more
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