Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: management

Evidence-based neurology checklist on thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: management: Urine spot test There is an increase in the urinary excretion ratio of calcium to phosphate Blood tests Electrocardiogram (ECG) Treatment

Urine spot test

  • There is an increase in the urinary excretion ratio of calcium to phosphate

Blood tests

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Treatment

References

  1. Finsterer J. Primary periodic paralyses. Acta Neurol Scand 2008; 117:145-158.
  2. Kung AW. Clinical review: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: a diagnostic challenge. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2006; 91:2490-2495.
  3. Lulsegged A, Wlodek C, Rossi M. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: case reports and an up-to-date review of the literature. Case Rep Endocrinol 2011; 2011:867475.

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