Endocrine Abstracts

Thyrotoxic hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is an uncommon potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency characterized by sudden onset of muscle weakness with hypokalaemia that resolves with treatment of hyperthyroidism. Reported predominantly among individuals of Asian descent, THPP is rare in western populations. We present 2 cases of THPP diagnosed within 6 months in a district general hospital.First patient: a 37 year white male presented wi...