Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis in Young Caucasian Male

Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis in a Hispanic Young Adult Male

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism, characterized by severe hypokalemia and episodes of skeletal muscle paralysis. Although it is commonly described in adult East Asian men, TPP has been reported in individuals of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. We describe the case of a young adult Hispanic male who presented to a Pediatric Emergency Department with paraly...

Case of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis in a Caucasian Male and Review of Literature

Objective. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a known condition in Asian men, is becoming increasingly common in men from Western countries. Since suspicion for TPP as a differential in diagnosis is of utmost importance to avoid overcorrection of hypokalemia and other complications, we are reporting a case of TPP in a 25-year-old Caucasian male. Methods. The patient presented with intermitten...

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis.

Periodic flaccid paralysis of skeletal muscle occurring in a thyrotoxic patient, an unusual and dramatic event, is seen predominantly in Oriental men. It is important to remember the clinical association between periodic paralysis and thyrotoxicosis.

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis.

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...