OBJECTIVES: Hypokaliemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an uncommon complication of hyperthyroidism. Mostly described among Asian patients, it is rare in other ethnic groups, in particular in Caucasian people. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a Caucasian male admitted to our unit after several paretic episodes. Tachycardia, goiter and mild proptosis led to the diagnosis of Graves' disease. CONCLUSION: Rare in the Caucasian population, TPP involves dysfunction of the NA-K-ATPase pump. Beta-blockers should be associated with medical or surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism. Copyright Â
OBJECTIVES:Hypokaliemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an uncommon complication of hyperthyroidism. Mostly described among Asian patients, it is rare in other ethnic groups, in particular in Caucasian people. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a Caucasian male admitted to our unit after several paretic episodes. Tachycardia, goiter and mild proptosis led to the diagnosis of Graves' disease. CONCLUSION: Rare in the Caucasian population, TPP involves dysfunction of the NA-K-ATPase pump. Beta-blockers should be associated with medical or surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism. Copyright Â