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[Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: an exceptional case report in Spanish population]
M Lasterra Sanchez1, M Perez Perez, S C Martinez Conde
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz.
Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis, a rare condition causing muscle weakness, is linked to hyperthyroidism. Early thyroid gland evaluation is crucial for patients experiencing paralysis and low serum potassium levels.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
Background:
- Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare manifestation of thyrotoxicosis.
- It is characterized by episodes of muscle weakness and hypokalemia.
- The condition is more prevalent in Asian and Hispanic populations.