hrp0086p2-p943 | Thyroid P2 | ESPE2016

Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, an Under-Recognized Condition

Nip Siu Ying , Di Blasi Carolina

Background: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism, commonly seen in Asian males. Patients often present with sudden onset muscle weakness associated with severe hypokalemia.Case presentation: A 16-year-old Filipino male presented with acute onset bilateral lower extremities weakness. He woke up at night but was unable to move his legs. He denied any recent viral infections, ingestion of canned food or his...