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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: Clinical Challenges

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a disorder most commonly seen in Asian men, is characterized by abrupt onset of hypokalemia and paralysis. The condition primarily affects the lower extremities and is secondary to thyrotoxicosis. The underlying hyperthyroidism is often subtle causing difficulty...

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Autores principales: Vijayakumar, Abhishek, Ashwath, Giridhar, Thimmappa, Durganna
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3945080/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24695373
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/649502