Thyrotoxicosis presenting as hypokalemic periodic paralysis

الملخص EN

A case of hypokalemic periodic paralysis seconda•·y to thyrotoxicosis is reported.

The patient presented with intermittent weakness of limbs and history of weight loss.

Serum potassium was 1.8 mmol/L on the day of admission.

Although rare, thyrotoxicosis should be excluded as a cause of hypokalemic periodic paralysis