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  • Title: Hypokalemic quadriparesis with normotensive primary hyperaldosteronism.
    Author: Talib A, Mahmood K, Jairamani KL, Samo A, Shakoor A, Ghanghro I, Mehar S.
    Journal: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak; 2004 Aug; 14(8):492-3. PubMed ID: 15321042.
    Abstract:
    This case report describe a 45 years old female who presented with hypotonia, hyporeflexia, and motor weakness of all four limbs with bilateral flexor planter response due to severe hypokalemia. The patient was finally diagnosed as a case of normotensive primary aldosteronism. Her CT scan abdomen was done which excluded adrenal adenoma. Aldosterone antagonist led to excellent response and recovery.
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