A case of thyrotoxic hypokalemic paralysis

Area of Science:

• Endocrinology
• Neurology

Background:

• Thyrotoxicosis, a condition of excess thyroid hormones, can manifest with diverse clinical symptoms.
• Neurological complications, though less common, are significant in thyrotoxicosis management.

Observation:

• A case of an Indian male presenting with acute quadriplegia and hypokalemia is described.
• These symptoms were identified as a rare initial presentation of thyrotoxicosis.

Findings:

• The patient's quadriplegia and hypokalemia were directly linked to thyrotoxicosis.
• This underscores the importance of considering thyroid dysfunction in unexplained neurological deficits.

Implications:

• This case broadens the understanding of thyrotoxicosis's varied clinical spectrum.
• Early diagnosis and management of thyrotoxicosis can prevent severe neurological sequelae.