Flaccid Quadriplegia Due to Thyrotoxic Myopathy
2014
Background
Acute flaccid paralysis is an important clinical problem in neurological critical care. After implementing life-supporting measures, it is imperative to identify the correct diagnosis to provide timely appropriate care. Thyrotoxicosis is a recognized cause of myopathy, but rarely of quadriplegia. Here, we report a case of hyperthyroidism with severe weakness.
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