A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine

Journal Title: Journal of Health and Social Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Acute hypokalaemic paralysis is a rare but treatable cause of acute limb weakness. Thyrotoxic paralysis is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency and it is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. The most common causes of hyperthyroidism include Graves’ disease, multinodular goiters or solitary thyroid nodule, and iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis (Jod-Basedow syndrome). Thyreotoxicosis factitia, which is caused by the excessive ingestion of exogenous thyroid hormone or iodine derivatives administration, has been rarely reported as a cause of thyrotoxic paralysis. We describe the case of a young Caucasian male with flaccid paralysis of all four limbs and severe hypokalaemia after inappropriate iodine derivatives (iodocasein) intake to show, in conclusion, how critical care physicians need to be aware of this rare but curable condition.

Authors and Affiliations

Antonio Villa, Gabriella Nucera

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A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine

Acute hypokalaemic paralysis is a rare but treatable cause of acute limb weakness. Thyrotoxic paralysis is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency and it is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. T...

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  • EP ID EP612784
  • DOI 10.19204/2019/csft2
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Antonio Villa, Gabriella Nucera (2019). A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine. Journal of Health and Social Sciences, 4(2), 277-282. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-612784