Primary Sjogren's syndrome presenting as Acute Flaccid Quadriplegia:
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Primary Sjogren's Syndrome presenting as quadriplegia and respiratory involvement due to renal tubular acidosis causing hypokalemia is rare and the significance of managing such case with potassium citrate instead of potassium chloride is highlighted.
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