“Hashitoxicosis” and possible acquired Gitelman syndrome: dual pathology leading to a catastrophic hypokalemic periodic paralysis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is more commonly seen in Graves’ disease. But TPP can occur in any condition leading to a hyperthyroid state. It’s important to identify the underlying aetiology of the thyrotoxic state as the management differs with the aetiology in the long run. Here we present a case of Hashimoto thyroiditis presenting with hypokalemic periodic paralysis as the first manifestation of the disease along with possible coexisting Gitelman syndrome (GS) aggravating the hypokalemic status leading to a catastrophic periodic paralysis.
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408311370