title: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis: two case reports and a brief review of literature.
abstract: Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (THPP) is a rare complication of thyrotoxicosis and can sometimes be fatal. It needs early recognition for proper management and prevention of recurrences. Here we describe two cases presenting with acute onset of paresis, low potassium levels, low levels of thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH), and elevated thyroid hormone levels.
authors.affiliation: University of Connecticut Health Center, Internal Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Mamta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Rahul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mutneja
authors.forename: Dhwanil
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vyas
authors.forename: Ruchir
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Trivedi
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Silverstein
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D020514:Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000378:metabolism*; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000209:etiology; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D013972:Thyrotropin