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ea0029p450 | Clinical case reports - Thyroid/Others | ICEECE2012

Unusual cause of hypokalemic paralysis

Bhat G.K. , Rajeeb M. , Shetty R.

Introduction: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic paralysis is a disorder most commonly seen in Asian men. The condition primarily affects the lower extremities. The main characteristic features of this condition are elevated thyroid hormones, hypokalemia and proximal muscle weakness or paralysis.CasesCase 1: A 28 year old patient presented to emergency department with 3 day history of progressive weakness of both lower limbs which made him una...