Torres A S, Medina G R, Dietrich A, Coutinho M F, dos Santos O D
Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 1979 Jun;37(2):185-91. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x1979000200010.
A case of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis based on clinical grounds, laboratory data and therapeutic response as well is reported. The authors comment on the differential diagnosis with the most frequent types of periodic paralysis. The importance of a correct diagnosis and treatment as early as possible is stressed as to prevent further development of permanent paralysis due to irreversible degenerative myofibril changes as stated in literature.
本文报告了一例基于临床症状、实验室检查数据及治疗反应确诊的甲状腺毒症性周期性瘫痪病例。作者对其与最常见类型周期性瘫痪的鉴别诊断进行了讨论。强调了尽早正确诊断和治疗的重要性，以预防文献中所述的因肌原纤维不可逆性退行性改变导致永久性瘫痪的进一步发展。
