الملخص الإنجليزي
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare neuromuscular disorder
related to a defect in muscle ion channels and manifest by episodes
of painless muscle weakness. Periodic paralysis is classified as
hypokalaemic when episodes occur in association with low
potassium levels or as hyperkalaemic when episodes can be induced
by elevated potassium. Thyrotoxic hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
may present as a life threatening emergency and unfamiliarity with
the syndrome could result in a fatal outcome. Compliance with
therapeutic management plays an important part in the treatment
of this condition. Although the incidence is higher in the Asian
population, it has been reported in other ethnic groups. This case
report is of an Omani male presented to Buraimi hospital with
acute muscle weakness.
