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KMID : 0857020050200010072
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Kosin Medical Journal
2005 Volume.20 No. 1 p.72 ~ p.75
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Two Cases of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis due to Primary aldosteronism
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Lee Ji-Hyun
Kim Min-Jeong
Yoo Bong-Goo
Kim Kwang-Soo
Moon Ji-Soo
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Abstract
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The syndrome of hypokalemic periodic paralysis represents a heterogeneous group of disorders characterised clinically by hypokalemia and acute systemic weakness. Most cases are due to familial or primary; sporadic cases are associated with numerous other conditions including barium poisoning, hyperthyroidism, renal disorders, certain endocrinopathies and gastrointestinal potassium losses. We report two cases with hypoklemic periodic paralysis due to primary aldosteronism. In all cases, administration of potassium salts and spironolacton was successful in treatment of acute attack. All patients were free from paralytic attacks by adrenalectomy.
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KEYWORD
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, Primary aldosteronism
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