A rare case of paralysis in an endemic area

Pak J Med Sci. 2015 Mar-Apr;31(2):480-2. doi: 10.12669/pjms.312.7045.

Abstract

Thyrotoxicosis mostly presents with tachycardia, tremor, weight loss and other hypermetabolism signs. However, there are other unusual signs of thyrotoxicosis such as paralysis. This unusual clinical presentation may postpone prompt diagnosis and treatment. In this case report, we present a 27-years-old woman, who presented with quadriparesis at the emergency department.

Keywords: Hypokalemia; Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis; Periodic Paralysis; Thyrotoxicosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports