[Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. A case report]. / Parálisis periódica hipopotasémica tirotóxica: a propósito de un caso.

ABSTRACT

Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an uncommon complication of thyrotoxicosis, characterized by attacks of generalized muscular weakness associated with hypokalemia in patients with hyperthyroidism, most frequently with Graves-Basedow disease. Treatment with antithyroid drugs and potassium supplements reversed the symptoms and the episodes of acute muscular weakness did not reappear.