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  • Title: [Thyrotoxic hypokaliemic periodic paralysis revealing Graves' disease in a male Caucasian].
    Author: Guilloton L, De Carvalho A, Quesnel L, Pasquet F, Mounier C, Drouet A.
    Journal: Rev Neurol (Paris); 2012 Feb; 168(2):170-2. PubMed ID: 21889178.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: Hypokaliemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an uncommon complication of hyperthyroidism. Mostly described among Asian patients, it is rare in other ethnic groups, in particular in Caucasian people. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a Caucasian male admitted to our unit after several paretic episodes. Tachycardia, goiter and mild proptosis led to the diagnosis of Graves' disease. CONCLUSION: Rare in the Caucasian population, TPP involves dysfunction of the NA-K-ATPase pump. Beta-blockers should be associated with medical or surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism.
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