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    Bol Asoc Med P R. 2011 Apr-Jun;103(2):67-74.

    Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare but potentially fatal emergency: case report and literature review.

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    Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Ramón Ruiz Arnau University Hospital, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. jeisa10@hotmail.com

    Abstract

    We report a case of a 39 year-old Asian man in whom profound lower limb paralysis, along with severe hypokalemia and electrocardiographic changes, were the presenting features of Graves' disease (GD)-related thyrotoxicosis. Rapid recognition and management of the disorder were the key factors to avoid fatal hypokalemia-induced cardiac arrhythmias and promptly restore patient's capacity to ambulate.

    PMID:
    22111475
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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