Conn’s Syndrome, Subclinical Cushing’s Syndrome and Thyrotoxicosis Presenting as Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Case Report

Thyrotoxicosis and primary hyperaldosteronism both cause hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Here we report a 51-year-old woman presenting with severe hypokalemia due to both thyrotoxicosis and primary hyperaldosteronism. At first presentation, she had a potassium level of 1.5 mEq/L and thyrotoxicosis d...

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Main Authors: İnan Anaforoğlu, Alimdar Şimşek, Ekrem Algün
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkiye Klinikleri 2009-12-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.turkjem.org/eng/yazilar.asp?yaziid=620&sayiid=60