A Case of Thyrotoxic Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Journal Title: Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish - Year 2008, Vol 25, Issue 1
Abstract
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an uncommen complication of hyperthyroidism. Patients present with acute onset of proximal symmetrical lower-extremity muscle weakness during the early morning hours or while resting after strenuous exertion and a high-carbohydrate meal. Almost all patients have hypokalemia. Thyrotoxic normokalemic periodic paralysis (TNPP) is actually very rare, only a few cases have been reported previously. In this paper we describe a case of TNPP in a 38 years old men, who developed acutely weakness in all extremities. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and therapy of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis were discussed in the light of the literatur.
Authors and Affiliations
Cagatay ONCEL, Sibel GULER, Turker SAHINER, Filiz TOKGOZ
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