Hypokalemic quadriparesis with normotensive primary hyperaldosteronism
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2004; 14 (8): 492-3
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ABSTRACT
This case report describe a 45 years old female who presented with hypotonia, hyporeflexia, and motor weakness of all four limbs with bilateral flexor planter response due to severe hypokalemia. The patient was finally diagnosed as a case of normotensive primary aldosteronism. Her CT scan abdomen was done which excluded adrenal adenoma. Aldosterone antagonist led to excellent response and recovery
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Assunto principal:
Quadriplegia
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Espironolactona
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Pressão Sanguínea
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Hipopotassemia
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2004
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