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J Emerg Med
; 17(1): 47-51, Jan.-Feb., 1999.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MedCarib
| ID: med-1413
RESUMO
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare endocrine disorder most prevalent among individuals of Asian descent that presents as proximal muscle weakness, hypokalemia, and signs of hyperthyroidism. We present the case report of a patient with previously undiagnosed hyperthyroidism, protracted muscle weakness with transient exacerbations, and nocturnal onset of periodic paralysis affecting the upper and lower limbs (AU)