Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis

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Introduction
Epidemiology
Clinical features
Diff. Diagnosis
Biochemical features
Pathogenesis
Treatment

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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP)
Lethal complication of hyperthyroidism
Muscle paralysis and hypokalemia
: d/t massive intracellular shift of K
Many patients do not have obvious symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism
Immediate therapy
(K supplementation & b-adrenergic blockers)
: Prevent serious cardiopulmonary complication & Hasten recovery of the periodic paralysis
Effective control of hyperthyroidism
: Prevent the recurrence of paralysis

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신경과,   Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis,   갑상선 기능 항진,   일과성 마비,   저칼륨혈증,   hypokalemia,   hyperthyroidism,   TPP,   periodic paralysis