Thyrotoxicosis presenting as hypokalemic periodic paralysis
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 1998), pp.58-60, 3 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
1998-06-30
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract 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
American Psychological Association (APA)
Siddiqui, Dilshad. 1998. Thyrotoxicosis presenting as hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 20, no. 2, pp.58-60.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Siddiqui, Dilshad. Thyrotoxicosis presenting as hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 20, no. 2 (Jun. 1998), pp.58-60.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607845
American Medical Association (AMA)
Siddiqui, Dilshad. Thyrotoxicosis presenting as hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 1998. Vol. 20, no. 2, pp.58-60.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-607845
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 60
Record ID
BIM-607845
