Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis in a thyrotoxic Polynesian. |
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Authors: | D. G. Carroll |
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Affiliation: | Hutt Hospital, New Zealand. |
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Abstract: | Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis in a thyrotoxic Polynesian is described. The possible pathophysiology is discussed. Though common in Orientals, this condition is uncommon in Caucasians and has not been described before in a Polynesian. |
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