[Hypokalemic periodic paralysis as first manifestation of hyperthyroidism: case report].
We report a case of thyrotoxicosis in a 37 year old male, in whom hypokalemic periodic paralysis was the first manifestation of the disease. We comment about the differential diagnosis with other types of periodic paralysis, and the importance of a correct diagnosis to avoid permanent muscle damage.
Hospital Santa Rosa, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil. neuroakg@zaz.com.br
Anderson Kuntz
AK
Grzesiuk
Marcelo Maia
MM
Pinheiro
Nicandro
N
Figueiredo Neto
Ezilaine do Nascimento
Edo N
Rosa
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D020514:Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male