Hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis: a rare presentation of Addison’s disease
- 1 April 1989
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Postgraduate Medical Journal
- Vol. 65 (762) , 238-240
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.65.762.238
Abstract
A 44 year old man with longstanding diabetes mellitus gave a 6-month history of periodic attacks of flaccid quadriplegia. Following one of these episodes he was admitted for assessment. In view of persistent hyperkalaemia, hypoadrenalism was suspected and Addison's disease was confirmed biochemically. Adrenal replacement therapy restored the potassium levels to normal and resulted in no further attacks of paralysis.Keywords
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