Hypokalaemic paralysis due to Sjögren’s syndrome
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research (Vol.3, No. 4)Publication Date: 2014-10-01
Authors : G. Ramakrishna; P. Sandeep; S. NageshKumar; N. Rukumangadha; A.K. Chowhan; M.M. Suchitra; R. Ram; B. Vengamma; V. Siva Kumar;
Page : 251-256
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Abstract
Acute generalized weakness has a wide differential diagnosis that includes neurologic, metabolic, and infectious aetiologies. Acute hypokalaemic paralysis is a rare but treatable cause of acute weakness. We present a 23-year old lady, with history of sudden difficulty getting up from recumbency. Her initial investigations revealed hypokalemia with?non- anion gap metabolic acidosis and alkaline urine. Minor salivary gland biopsy confirmed the diagnosis to be Sjögren’s syndrome.
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