Thyrotoxic Hypokalaemic Periodic Paralysis: Four New Case In Turkish Population

Scientific BACKGROUND: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an uncommon disease and characterized by muscle weakness, hypokalaemia and high levels of thyroid hormones. Although it is frequently seen in Asian populations, it has also been reported in Caucasians. Ionic channel defects seen in heredi...

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Main Authors: Aylin Akçalı1, Remzi Yiğiter1, Şebnem Aktaran2, Sırma Geyik3, Derya Sayar3, Mustafa Yılmaz1, Münife Neyal1
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2008-12-01
Series:Türk Nöroloji Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.tjn.org.tr/jvi.aspx?pdir=tjn&plng=eng&un=TJN-91885