Hypokalemic paralysis
- PMID: 9881986
- DOI: 10.1097/00006565-199812000-00008
Hypokalemic paralysis
Abstract
Hypokalemia that leads to paralysis is extremely rare in children. We report a case of a young child with genetically inherited periodic hypokalemic paralysis. Hypokalemia should be considered in a child with acute onset of muscle weakness.
Publication types
MeSH terms
Substances
LinkOut - more resources
Full Text Sources
Medical