Recognizing thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
JAAPA
; 31(1): 31-34, 2018 Jan.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29278563
ABSTRACT
Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare but potentially serious complication of thyrotoxicosis. The resulting muscle weakness is profound, associated with more severe hypokalemia, yet reversible. However, clinicians must be cautious because patients can develop life-threatening hyperkalemia during treatment. Underlying causes should be investigated as repeated episodes of THPP may occur.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tireotoxicose
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Debilidade Muscular
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Paralisia Periódica Hipopotassêmica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
JAAPA
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article