Meeting
Abstract Number: 348
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 73-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension and osteoarthritis presented to the emergency department with progressive right lower back pain after a mechanical fall, subacute oropharyngeal dysphagia, and diffuse proximal and distal muscle weakness. On presentation, she was afebrile with unremarkable vital signs. Her labs were significant for a WBC […]
Abstract Number: 555
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: Introduction: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HOKPP) is characterized by transient episodes of muscle weakness and inability of muscle movement associated with hypokalemia. The paralysis typically affects the arms and legs, though the diaphragm and the tongue may also be affected.Case Description: A 50-year-old female with tobacco use and significant alcohol consumption presented with progressive […]