Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis in a thyrotoxic Polynesian.
Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis in a thyrotoxic Polynesian is described. The possible pathophysiology is discussed. Though common in Orientals, this condition is uncommon in Caucasians and has not been described before in a Polynesian.
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Hutt Hospital, New Zealand.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D010291:Paresis / Q000209:etiology*; D011114:Polynesia / Q000208:ethnology; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000150:complications*