Hypokalemic periodic paralysis as the first sign of thyrotoxicosis- a rare case report from Somalia

BACKGROUND: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by thyrotoxicosis, hypokalemia, and paralysis. It is the most common form of acquired periodic paralysis. THPP is precipitated by strenuous exercise, a high carbohydrate diet, stress,...

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Autores principales: Mohamed, Hawa Nuradin, Ghedi, Abdi Karim Ahmed, Ozturk, Sevgi, Jeele, Mohamed Osman Omar, Bashir, Ahmed Muhammad
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2023
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10258971/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37303055
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13044-023-00158-4

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10258971/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37303055
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13044-023-00158-4

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