Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis: a case induced by concurrent hyperthyroidism
This case highlights the importance of considering a genetic basis for HypoPP in patients with a family history of the condition, even when hyperthyroidism is present. The combination of familial HypoPP and Graves' disease is rare and emphasizes the need for careful genetic and clinical evaluation in similar cases. Management should focus on correcting hypokalemia, treating hyperthyroidism, and lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrence.
Authors
- C. John Sperati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8409-0714)
- C. Elena Cervantes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7161-382X)
- Mohamad Hanouneh
- Zein Alabdin Hannouneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4516-9526)
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
- Al Andalus University (SY)
- Nephrology Center of Maryland (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nephrology
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-024-03749-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ion channel regulation and function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.23