Hyperkalemic quadriplegia – Secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis
Acute flaccid quadriplegia (AFQ) is not a common clinical presentation of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). [1] This report presents a case of DKA presenting as secondary hyperkalemic paralysis. Knowledge about this condition is essential for early diagnosis and to avoid delay in the treatment of this life-threatening condition.
Authors
- Brijesh Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4725-947X)
Institutions
- Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine India
- Published
- 2025-07-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/medindia_9_2025
- Primary Topic
- Potassium and Related Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00