| Hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis with thyrotoxic psychosis and hypercapnic respiratory failure. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20581656 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare and potentially lethal neuromuscular disease that manifests as recurrent episodic muscle weakness associated with hypokalemia and thyrotoxicosis. Paralysis can rarely involve respiratory muscles leading to acute respiratory failure. The disease primarily affects people of Asian descent, but it is being increasingly reported in other ethnic groups. We review the literature and report a case of hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis manifesting as thyroid storm with episodic acute respiratory failure requiring recurrent intubation and eventually requiring thyroidectomy for resolution of symptoms. |
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Authors:
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Bushra Abbasi; Zain Sharif; Laurie R Sprabery |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of the medical sciences Volume: 340 ISSN: 1538-2990 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-09 Completed Date: 2010-08-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370506 Medline TA: Am J Med Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 147-53 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, USA. bzabbasi@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Asian Continental Ancestry Group Diagnosis, Differential Humans Hypercapnia / etiology, therapy Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis / complications*, diagnosis Male Potassium / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Psychotic Disorders / etiology* Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*, therapy Thyrotoxicosis / etiology*, therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7440-09-7/Potassium |
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