Endocrine Abstracts

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 Na–K–ATPase acted simultaneously to produce profound hypokalaemia. A 32 year-old competitive body-builder took thyroxine supplements & a long-acting β2 ago...