Clinical and Experimental Studies on Periodic Paralysis Associated with Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism Complicated by Periodic Paralysis.

and humeri. It is therefore difficult to account for the occasional involvement of bones such as the patella, clavicle and scapula. The small size of the patella and its dense cancellous structure make the bone an unlikely site for a metastatic deposit. Joll (1923) suggested that trauma may determine the establishment of a circulating tumour embolus. In this case, however, there was no previous...

[Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: an increasingly common complication of hyperthyroidism].

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a complication of hyperthyroidism mainly reported in Asian males. It is uncommon in other races, although its incidence is increasing in Western countries. We report the case of a Caucasian patient diagnosed with thyroid hyperfunction who experienced episodes of loss of strength in the lower limbs. The patient was a 35-year-old male with an unremarkable pe...

Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: Clinical Challenges

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a disorder most commonly seen in Asian men, is characterized by abrupt onset of hypokalemia and paralysis. The condition primarily affects the lower extremities and is secondary to thyrotoxicosis. The underlying hyperthyroidism is often subtle causing difficulty in early diagnosis. Factors like high-carbohydrate meal exercise, steroid, and stress can precipi...

Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis – Clinical Diagnosis and Management

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: clinical and molecular aspects.

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism that most often affects young East Asian males but increasingly also in other ethnic groups. The typical presentation is acute attacks varying from mild weakness to total paralysis starting at night or in the early morning a few hours after a heavy meal, alcohol abuse or strenuous exercise with complete recovery withi...