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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, an Unusual Presentation of Paralysis After Spinal Surgery: A Case Report.
Curēus 2024 March
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism, seen predominantly in men of Asian origin. We report an unusual presentation of paralysis post-lumbar laminectomy surgery, associated with shortness of breath and arrhythmia. The patient was initially thought to have nerve compression as a complication of surgery but was found to have severe hypokalemia, which responded to intravenous potassium supplements. Additional tests identified suppressed thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The patient was diagnosed with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), which was treated with oral potassium supplements and antithyroid drugs, followed by a total thyroidectomy. The report discusses the epidemiology, presentation, treatment, and complications of this rare condition.
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