A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine
Acute hypokalaemic paralysis is a rare but treatable cause of acute limb weakness. Thyrotoxic paralysis is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency and it is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. The most common causes of hyperthyroidism include Graves’ disease, multinodular g...
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| description | Acute hypokalaemic paralysis is a rare but treatable cause of acute limb weakness. Thyrotoxic paralysis is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency and it is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. The most common causes of hyperthyroidism include Graves’ disease, multinodular goiters or solitary thyroid nodule, and iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis (Jod-Basedow syndrome). Thyreotoxicosis factitia, which is caused by the excessive ingestion of exogenous thyroid hormone or iodine derivatives administration, has been rarely reported as a cause of thyrotoxic paralysis. We describe the case of a young Caucasian male with flaccid paralysis of all four limbs and severe hypokalaemia after inappropriate iodine derivatives (iodocasein) intake to show, in conclusion, how critical care physicians need to be aware of this rare but curable condition. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8c19450d0e7d4b97b0f2ba30ff1af2ff2025-01-18T18:20:28ZengEdizioni FSJournal of Health and Social Sciences2499-58862499-22402019-07-014227728210.19204/2019/csft2A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of IodocaseineAntonio Villa0Gabriella Nucera1MD, Department of Emergency, ASST Monza, PO Desio, Monza, Italy MD, Contract Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Milan. Department of Emergency Medicine, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, PO Fatebenefratelli, Milano, Italy Acute hypokalaemic paralysis is a rare but treatable cause of acute limb weakness. Thyrotoxic paralysis is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency and it is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. The most common causes of hyperthyroidism include Graves’ disease, multinodular goiters or solitary thyroid nodule, and iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis (Jod-Basedow syndrome). Thyreotoxicosis factitia, which is caused by the excessive ingestion of exogenous thyroid hormone or iodine derivatives administration, has been rarely reported as a cause of thyrotoxic paralysis. We describe the case of a young Caucasian male with flaccid paralysis of all four limbs and severe hypokalaemia after inappropriate iodine derivatives (iodocasein) intake to show, in conclusion, how critical care physicians need to be aware of this rare but curable condition.https://journalhss.com/wp-content/uploads/jhss42_277-282.pdfIodocaseine; hypokalaemia; thyrotoxic paralysis. |
| spellingShingle | Antonio Villa Gabriella Nucera A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine Journal of Health and Social Sciences Iodocaseine; hypokalaemia; thyrotoxic paralysis. |
| title | A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine |
| title_full | A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine |
| title_fullStr | A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine |
| title_full_unstemmed | A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine |
| title_short | A case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of Iodocaseine |
| title_sort | case of thyrotoxic paralysis caused by consumption of iodocaseine |
| topic | Iodocaseine; hypokalaemia; thyrotoxic paralysis. |
| url | https://journalhss.com/wp-content/uploads/jhss42_277-282.pdf |
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