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Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2012 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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A Case of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Associated with Transient Thyrotoxicosis [PDF]
Kosin Medical Journal, 2012 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is an acute muscle weakness of the limbs associated with hypokalemia. It can occur with any form of thyrotoxicosis. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis associated with transient thyrotoxicosis due to thyroiditis is very rare.
Hye Jung Kwon +5 more
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Premenstrual periodic paralysis [PDF]
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 1981 A 17-year-old girl suffered from episodes of flaccid paralysis during each menstrual cycle. No relevant changes were found in potassium concentrations in serum or erythrocytes, nor in the values of pituitary, ovarian, adrenal or thyroid hormones. Acetazolamide administration prevented the attacks.
I, Sarova-Pinhas, J, Braham, A, Shalev
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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: a case study and review of the literature
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2017 Acute hypokalemic paralysis is a rare cause of acute weakness. Morbidity and mortality associated with unrecognized disease can occur and include respiratory failure and possibly death.
Marcelle Meseeha +3 more
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Acta Neuropathologica Communications, 2021 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an autosomal dominant, rare disorder caused by variants in the genes for voltage-gated calcium channel CaV1.1 (CACNA1S) and NaV1.4 (SCN4A).
Thomas O. Krag +3 more
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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis [PDF]
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2005 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a hyperthyroidism-related hypokalemia and muscle-weakening condition resulting from a sudden shift of potassium into cells, has been seen increasingly in Western countries. Failure to recognize TPP may lead to improper management. Many patients with TPP have no obvious symptoms related to hyperthyroidism. Therefore,
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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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The role of nephrologists in management of hypokalemic periodic paralysis: a case report
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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Normokalemic Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis with Acute Resolution in the Emergency Department
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2017 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare cause of acute paralysis in the emergency department (ED). The disorder is generally thought to be due to acute hypokalemia leading to paralysis.
James I. Gragg +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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