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Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis case report and review of the literature.
C P Milite, Deborah S. Golob
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Abstract
A rare complication of hyperthyroidism consists of sudden diffuse muscle weakness associated with severe hypokalemia. The clinical presentation is similar in most respects to familial periodic paralysis; however, the therapies proven to be effective differ in the two syndromes. A case of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is presented and the literature is reviewed.