Key result
Potassium, propylthiouracil, propranolol, and radioactive iodine successfully resolve thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in a young male.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of considering thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in Caucasian males presenting with hypokalemic paralysis to avoid dangerous overcorrection of potassium.
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Supports considering thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in Caucasian males with hypokalemic paralysis; leaves open prospective validation.
Thethi et al. (2014) conducted a case report in Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (n=1). Potassium repletion, propylthiouracil, propranolol, and radioactive iodine was evaluated on Clinical response and resolution of symptoms. A 25-year-old Caucasian male with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis successfully responded to potassium repletion, propylthiouracil, propranolol, and radioactive iodine.
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