title: [Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Report of a case].
abstract: A case of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis based on clinical grounds, laboratory data and therapeutic response as well is reported. The authors comment on the differential diagnosis with the most frequent types of periodic paralysis. The importance of a correct diagnosis and treatment as early as possible is stressed as to prevent further development of permanent paralysis due to irreversible degenerative myofibril changes as stated in literature.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008564:Membrane Potentials; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009210:Myofibrils / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010245:Paralyses, Familial Periodic / Q000175:diagnosis; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011441:Propylthiouracil / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011441:Propylthiouracil
vernacular_title: Paralisia periódica tireotóxica. Registro de um caso.