ea0019p81 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2009
Malipatil N
, Srinivas-Shankar U
, Sharma D
, King S
, Ikpoh A
, Weston P
Background: Musculoskeletal symptoms are common but unrecognized symptoms of thyroid dysfunction. We present a case report of an elderly man presenting with acute paraparesis as the first manifestation of thyrotoxicosis.Case report: A 73-year man presented with 1-week history of weakness in both legs and inability to mobilize or stand. Neurological examination revealed severe proximal muscle weakness (grade 0/5 power) of both lower limbs with reduced ten...