A Case of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis

Authors

  • George Sarin Zacharia Department of Internal Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala
  • Rajakumari PK Department of Internal Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i3.12719

Keywords:

hypokalemic periodic paralysis, thyrotoxic periodic paralysis, thyrotoxicosis, periodic paralysis

Abstract

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an uncommon manifestation of thyrotoxicosis and the condition is most commonly reported in young Asian men. Patient often presents with acute onset symmetrical flaccid muscle paralysis and proximal limb muscles may be more severely involved compared to distal muscles. Thyroid swelling as well as features of thyrotoxicosis may not be overt. A very high index of suspicion is often required for the diagnosis of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Treatment of throtoxicosis prevents further episodes of paralysis. We report a case of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in a young male.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 12 No. 03 July 13 Page 320-321

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i3.12719

 

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Published

2013-06-23

How to Cite

Sarin Zacharia, G., & PK, R. (2013). A Case of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 12(3), 320–321. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i3.12719

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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