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Hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: clinical characteristics and predictors of recurrent paralytic attacks

Hsieh, M.‐J., Lyu, R.‐K., Chang, W.‐N., Chang, K.‐H., Chen, C.‐M., Chang, H.‐S., Wu, Y.‐R., Chen, S.‐T. +1 more·2008·European Journal of Neurology

Abstract

Background and purpose: To study the clinical characteristics of hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (hoTPP) and identify the predictors of recurrent paralytic attacks before achieving the euthyroid status. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 45 hoTPP patients who were admitted during the 7‐year study period. Results: A tendency towards male predominance was observed among the 45 patients (91.1%, 41/45). The mean onset age was 32.9 ± 10.0 years (range: 16–54 years). No significant differences were observed in the onset age between male and female patients. Precipitating factors included rest/sleep at night, hot weather, upper respiratory tract infections (URIs), and excessive physical activities. Atypical weakness was observed in nine (20%, 9/45) patients. One patient initially diagnosed with sporadic periodic paralysis eventually developed hoTPP. Discussion: In provocative tests, hypokalemia was not a consistent finding during paralytic attacks. Before achieving the euthyroid status, the rate of recurrent attacks was as high as 62.2%, and peaked in the first 3 months after hoTPP was diagnosed. Patients with URIs exhibited a higher incidence of recurrent paralytic attacks than those without (odds ratio = 13.00; 95% confidence interval = 1.08–156.08; P = 0.04).

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Hsieh, M. ‐., Lyu, R. ‐., Chang, W. ‐., Chang, K. ‐., Chen, C. ‐., Chang, H. ‐., Wu, Y. ‐., Chen, S. ‐., & Ro, L. ‐.
Affiliations
Chang Gung University (TW)
Venue
European Journal of Neurology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-05-08
Volume
15
Issue
6
Pages
559-564
ISSN
  • 1351-5101 (ISSN-L)
  • 1468-1331
OpenAlex
W2120556412
Cited by
78
References
29
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FWCI
1.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • European Journal of Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Potassium and Related Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Keywords
thyrotoxic periodic paralysis, precipitating factors, upper respiratory tract infection, hypokalemia, clinical features, euthyroid status
MeSH terms
Female, Humans, Male, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Thyroid Diseases, Age of Onset, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

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