Familial Periodic Paralysis
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An interesting case of familial periodic paralysis came under my care quite recently and incidentally illustrated the hereditary nature of the disease. As the condition is so rare, a resume of the main features of the disease may be given. The disease is seldom seen; only 200 cases have been reported so far. It is characterized by a temporary flaccid paralysis of the muscles of the extremities and trunk with a loss of the deep reflexes and diminished or lost faradic excitability. The paralysis may pass off rapidly or slowly. It is a familial disease ?usually confined to males, appearing at puberty and diminishing in frequency after middle age. Pathological observation has so far revealed no cause of the disease. It is considered by some to be a metabolic auto-intoxication.
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