Impact of first-line treatment choice on long-term outcomes of hyperthyroid Graves’ disease patients with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

Impact of first-line treatment choice on long-term outcomes of hyperthyroid Graves’ disease patients with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

Background: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a unique manifestation of Graves’ disease. While it is uncommon in Asian, it is extremely rare in Caucasian patients (0.1–0.2%). Previous studies suggested that TPP indicate more severity of Graves’ disease and definitive treatments should be used t...

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Main Authors: Krittadhee Karndumri, Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen, Waralee Chatchomchuan, Sriurai Porramatikul, Sirinate Krittiyawong, Ekgaluck Wanothayaroj, Siriwan Butadej, Soontaree Nakasatien, Rajata Rajatanavin, Thep Himathongkam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology
Subjects:
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
Graves' disease
Treatment choice
Thai
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214623720300880

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