Why the study?
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is an unusual complication of hyperthyroidism that may cause diagnostic difficulties due to clinical features similar to other diseases.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case highlights the importance of recognizing typical ECG findings of hypokalemia alongside clinical weakness for the early diagnosis and appropriate management of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis.
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Highlights thyrotoxicosis as a reversible etiology for acute paralysis with hypokalemic ECG changes;.
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an unusual complication of hyperthyroidism that may cause diagnostic difficulties due to its clinical feature that may be similar to other diseases. However, TPP can be detected early based on the weakness presentation, which generally affects the lower extremity with proximal muscle involvement, and, additionally, the ECG findings presenting hypokalemia characteristics. This case illustrates a young Indonesian male presenting in the emergency department with paralysis and typical ECG findings suggesting TPP. Early identification of TPP is necessary for executing proper treatment and reducing complications.
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Iryaningrum et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (n=1). Potassium replacement and methimazole was evaluated on Clinical and laboratory improvement.
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