See Also: paralysis, familial periodic(medicine)
familial periodic paralysis(medicine)
periodic paralysis(medicine)
hypokalaemic periodic paralysis(medicine)
normokalaemic periodic paralysis(medicine)
Hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis(medicine)
sodium-responsive periodic paralysis(medicine)
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paralysis, familial periodic (medicine)


paralysis, familial periodic


An autosomal dominant trait marked by recurring attacks of rapidly progressive flaccid paralysis. There are three types: I, associated with a fall in serum potassium levels (hypokalaemic periodic paralysis); II, associated with a rise therein (hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis, called also adynamia episodica hereditaria); and III, with normal levels (normokalaemic periodic paralysis).