| Primary Sjögren's syndrome presenting as hypokalaemic periodic paralysis and respiratory arrest. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11642520 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of hypokalaemic, flaccid quadriparesis with sudden respiratory arrest in a 27-year-old Japanese woman in whom the discovery of distal renal tubular acidosis led to the diagnosis of primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS). Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis as the initial manifestation of primary SS is rare, but when it occurs it may precede symptoms of xerostomia and xerophthalmia. The diagnosis of primary SS should be considered in premenopausal women who present with rapidly progressive weakness and hypokalaemia. with or without the sicca complex. |
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Authors:
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T Fujimoto; H Shiiki; Y Takahi; K Dohi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical rheumatology Volume: 20 ISSN: 0770-3198 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Rheumatol. Publication Date: 2001 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-10-19 Completed Date: 2002-03-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8211469 Medline TA: Clin Rheumatol Country: Belgium |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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First Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan. tfujimot@naramed-u.ac.jp |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Biopsy, Needle Diagnosis, Differential Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Hypokalemia / diagnosis* Paralyses, Familial Periodic / diagnosis* Quadriplegia / diagnosis Respiratory Insufficiency / diagnosis* Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis* |
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