A Rare Case of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis in a Patient With Concomitant Methimazole-Induced Agranulocytosis

A Rare Case of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis in a Patient With Concomitant Methimazole-Induced Agranulocytosis

Background/Objective: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare condition causing weakness of the lower extremities associated with significant hypokalemia. Likewise, agranulocytosis due to methimazole use is a rare occurrence. We present the first documented case of concomitant TPP and agranulo...

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Main Authors: Kevin S. Wei, MD, Alexandra N. Lim, MD, Sophie M. Cannon, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:AACE Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
methimazole
agranulocytosis
thyrotoxicosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060524001184
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