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16611545

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-4-13
pubmed:abstractText
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is characterized by recurrent episodes of muscle weakness and hypokalemia associated with thyroid hyperactivity. Reported predominantly among individuals of Asian descent, TPP is a rare manifestation of hyperthyroidism in western populations. We describe a typical case of TPP in a 33-year-old portuguese male, who presented with acute tetraparesis associated with hypokalemia (K+ 2.6 mEq/L). The patient had a 8-week history of several episodes of paraparesis of variable intensity; these attacks were usually nocturnal, preceded by strenuous exercise and resolved spontaneously after a few hours. The presence of tachycardia, weight loss, and goiter led to the diagnosis of Graves's disease. The correction of the hyperthyroid function with metimazol and propranolol prevented further episodes of muscle weakness. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute episodes of motor paralysis in young patients. The maintenance of a euthyroid status is an essential part of management as this prevents the paralytic episodes.
pubmed:language
por
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1646-0758
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
18
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
399-402
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
[Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: a case report].
pubmed:affiliation
Serviço de Neurologia, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisboa.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Case Reports