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VOLUME 18 , ISSUE 8 ( August, 2014 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Hyperkalemic paralysis in primary adrenal insufficiency

Ajay Mishra, Nikhil Dave, Himanshu V. Pandya, Chinmaye M. Sapre, Sneha Chaudhary

Keywords : Hyperkalemic paralysis, primary, adrenal insufficiency

Citation Information : Mishra A, Dave N, Pandya HV, Sapre CM, Chaudhary S. Hyperkalemic paralysis in primary adrenal insufficiency. Indian J Crit Care Med 2014; 18 (8):527-529.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.138157

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-04-2007

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


Abstract

Hyperkalemic paralysis due to Addison′s disease is rare, and potentially life-threatening entity presenting with flaccid motor weakness. This case under discussion highlights Hyperkalemic paralysis as initial symptomatic manifestation of primary adrenal insufficiency.


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