Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis (TPP): A Comprehensive Review with Regional Insights from the Middle East
An emergency department (ED)-focused approach that routinely considers TPP in acute flaccid paralysis, integrates rapid thyroid function testing, and follows structured potassium replacement and β-blocker protocols can reduce diagnostic delay and improve outcomes. Incorporating regional data may help tailor awareness campaigns and management pathways in Middle Eastern and other underrepresented settings.
Institutions
- Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.98814
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.59