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A rare case of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis precipitated by hydrocortisone

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare, but serious condition characterized by acute paralytic attacks and hypokalemia in association with thyrotoxicosis. Although carbohydrate rich meals, strenuous exercise, alcohol, emotional stress are known precipitants of TPP, steroid treatment has rarel...

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Autor principal: Chakrabarti, Subrata
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4367059/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25810683
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0976-9668.149236