ea0073aep674 | Thyroid | ECE2021
Bonnar Clare
, Brazil John
, Finucane Francis
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare endocrine emergency where early diagnosis of both hypokalaemia and thyrotoxicosis are vital to allow prompt treatment to prevent life-threatening complications and prevent recurrences. We present the first reported case of TPP in which four known stimulants of NaKATPase acted simultaneously to produce profound hypokalaemia. A 32 year-old competitive body-builder took thyroxine supplements & a long-acting β2 ago...