Triiodothyronine (T3) Toxicosis with Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

1 January 1984

journal article
research article
Published by S. Karger AG in European Neurology

Vol. 23 (2) , 100-103
https://doi.org/10.1159/000115686

Abstract

A case of triiodothyronine (T₃) toxicosis associated with hypokalemic periodic paralysis is reported. Thyrotoxic manifestation was minimal except for mild struma. Serum T₃ levels were moderately elevated, though other thyroid function tests were within the normal range. The patient was treated with methimazole, and paralytic attacks ceased. This is the first report of this combination and the necessity of careful thyroid function tests in sporadic periodic paralysis is emphasized.

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