Abstract

GOMEZ RODRIGUEZ, Sara et al. When to suspect periodic paralysis: report of clinical case. Rev Clin Med Fam [online]. 2015, vol.8, n.3, pp.261-264. ISSN 2386-8201.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1699-695X2015000300013.

Periodic paralysis (PP) is an unusual disease related to a defect in muscle ion channels and caused by different pathologies. It is characterized by abrupt muscle weakness affecting rather proximal than distal muscles in lower limbs. The finding of hypokalemia during these attacks leads us to a diagnosis of hypokalemic PP and shows its initial therapeutic target.

Keywords : Paralysis, Periodic; Thyrotoxicosis; Hypokalemia.

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