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A rare case of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis revealing Graves' disease in a young Malian [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsSporadic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare muscle disorder that manifests with abrupt muscle weakness and hypokalemia associated with hyperthyroidism. It is mostly reported in the Asian population, and rare in Caucasians.
Mohamed Emile Dembélé +5 more
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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 +3 more
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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is not uncommon in people of Asian origin. It presents as sudden onset paralysis resulting from hypokalemia due to intracellular shift of potassium because of thyroid hormone sensitive Sodium-Potassium ATPase.
Suresh Sinha, Nagarajan Raghupathy
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Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research, 2022 A 39 -year-old male, with primary hyperthyroidism for the last-3 years, for which he was not receiving any treatment, presented with complaints of sudden onset weakness in all four limbs for one day.
K M Bhargav +5 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,
Shih-Hua Lin
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Thyrotoxic periodic Paralysis With hypoxemia: A case report and a comprehensive review [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsHyperthyroidism is linked to several muscle disorders, including thyrotoxic myopathy, myasthenia gravis, and periodic paralysis. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening neuromuscular condition that predominantly ...
Wei Song +4 more
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COVID-19 Infection-Related Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2022 SARS-CoV-2 infection induces the dysfunction of many organs including the thyroid gland through the role of ACE2 receptors as well as the consequences of the cytokine storm.
Fadlila Fitriani +2 more
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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis - a retrospective study from Southern India [PDF]
European Thyroid JournalObjective: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare manifestation of thyrotoxicosis. Here, we describe the clinical and biochemical features and treatment outcomes of this disorder.
Jinson Paul +8 more
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Electrocardiogram changes in thyrotoxic periodic paralysis [PDF]
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2012 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) attacks are characterized as recurrent, transient episodes of muscle weakness that range from mild weakness to complete flaccid paralysis.
Sarah Lopez, Sean O. Henderson
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DECREMENTAL RESPONSE ON PROLONGED EXERCISE TEST IN A PATIENT WITH THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS
Malang Neurology Journal, 2022 Paralysis of acute onset often presents a diagnostic challenge for the assessing physician because of a large number of differential diagnosis and overlap of clinical features among them.
Piyush Ostwal, Maher Alshaheen
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