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Severe Life‐Threatening Hypokalemia Primarily Presented With Isolated Paralysis: Case Series From Ethiopia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Severe hypokalemia can primarily present as a weakness of the limbs, without any other clinical manifestation. A life-threatening level of decreased serum potassium level can be unusually present with isolated weakness of the limbs and might be misdiagnosed, or the diagnosis may be delayed.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70062

Authors: Getasew Kassaw Alemu, Seid Arage Asfaw, Lisanne Seifu Asres, Beniam Yohannes Kassa

Institution: Addis Ababa University

Language: English

Topic: Potassium and Related Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820