Persistent Hypokalemic Paralysis in a Patient with Graves’ Disease and Gitelman Syndrome
International Journal of Thyroidology
; : 170-174, 2021.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a potentially life-threatening condition. Graves’ disease accounts for the majority of cases of TPP. However, another diagnosis should be considered when repeated hypokalemic paralysis occurs in patients that maintain a euthyroid status. In this study, we report a case of persistent hypokalemic paralysis in a patient with Graves’ disease and Gitelman syndrome and provide a brief review of Gitelman syndrome focused on challenges with diagnosis and management when it is accompanied by TPP.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Thyroidology
Year:
2021
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Article