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Context: The aim of this article was to review the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and
management of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP). Evidence Acquisition: A MEDLINE …

Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare but potentially serious
complication of thyrotoxicosis. The resulting muscle weakness is profound, associated with …

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a hyperthyroidism-related hypokalemia and muscle-
weakening condition resulting from a sudden shift of potassium into cells, has been seen …

Although serum potassium levels are usually subnormal in Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
(TPP), but in exceptionally rare circumstances, it may be normal leading to the entity called …

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare complication of thyrotoxicosis in whites but it is
commonly reported in oriental populations. Eighteen males with TPP were studied from …

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 …

Objective: To describe six cases of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) in non-
Asian men. Methods: We present six cases of THPP, including clinical and laboratory …

Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism
and an uncommon form of hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Its differentiation of more …

Acute hypokalemic paralysis is a rare cause of acute weakness. Morbidity and mortality
associated with unrecognized disease can occur and include respiratory failure and …