Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in new-onset hyperthyroidism – a case report and review of the literature

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  • Joaquim Custódio da Silva Junior UFBA
  • Helton Estrela Ramos UFBA

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.9771/cmbio.v12i4.9207

Mots-clés :

Hyperthyroidism. Thyrotoxic Crisis. Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.

Résumé

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare condition related to hyperthyroidism, with specific clinical and physiopathological features. In this article, we discuss a case report of a patient that develops TPP with no previous history of thyroid illness, highlighting semiological characteristics that can help Emergency physicians to suspect of this condition. Subsequently, we review the recent articles about TPP, with focus in the molecular basis of ion channelopathies and predisposing factors, and discuss the therapeutic approach at acute phase of TPP and prevention of crisis recurrence.

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Publiée

2014-02-12

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Silva Junior, J. C. da, & Ramos, H. E. (2014). Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in new-onset hyperthyroidism – a case report and review of the literature. Revista De Ciências Médicas E Biológicas, 12(4), 531–534. https://doi.org/10.9771/cmbio.v12i4.9207

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Vol. 12 No 4 (2013): ESPECIAL :: REVISTA DE CIÊNCIAS MÉDICAS E BIOLÓGICAS

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