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ea0019p81 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2009

Acute myopathic paraparesis as the first manifestation of thyrotoxicosis

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...