Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis complicated by life-threatening acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in a Chinese male with painless thyroiditis
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a relatively common complication seen in Asian hyperthyroid patients. However, it is a rare occurrence to find a TPP case comprised of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in patients with painless thyroiditis.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Yan-Ying Qian, Zhi-Juan Dai, Cong Zhu, Yao-Xin Zhu, Chao-Ming Wu Source Type: research