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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, Young Sik Choi, Joon Seup Lee, Dong Hyun Park, Yeon Jung Choi, Jin Seok Yoo   +5 more
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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2011
This article aims at highlighting the importance of suspecting thyrotoxicosis in cases of recurrent periodic flaccid paralysis; especially in Asian men to facilitate early diagnosis of the former condition.
Rojith Karandode Balakrishnan, Suresh Rama Chandran, Geetha Thirumalnesan, Nedumaran Doraisamy   +3 more
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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, Behnaz Parsamehr, Kerri Kissell, Maximos Attia   +3 more
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Autophagy is affected in patients with hypokalemic periodic paralysis: an involvement in vacuolar myopathy?

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, Sonja Holm-Yildiz, Nanna Witting, John Vissing   +3 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, Gnanagurusamy Gnanashanmugham, Ramasamy Balakrishnan, Kalidoss Ramadoss   +3 more
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Levothyroxine and Prednisone Causing Generalized Weakness in a Middle-Aged Man

Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2012
Thyrotoxic induced hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare disorder that had been described in middle-aged men, predominantly Asians and Hispanics.
Andrew Word, Kevin Davidson, Essam Elsayed   +2 more
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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, Massimo Federico, Larry B. Mellick   +2 more
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Mechanisms underlying the distinct K+ dependencies of periodic paralysis [PDF]

Journal of General Physiology
Kathrin L Engisch, Mark M Rich, Brent D Foy   +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, Wu Che-Wei, Chen Hui-Chun, Chen Hsiu-Ya, Lu I-Cheng, Tsai Cheng-Jing, Kuo Wen-Rei, Chiang Feng-Yu   +7 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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