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Preferred Label : paralyses, familial periodic;

MeSH definition : A heterogenous group of inherited disorders characterized by recurring attacks of rapidly progressive flaccid paralysis or myotonia. These conditions have in common a mutation of the gene encoding the alpha subunit of the sodium channel in skeletal muscle. They are frequently associated with fluctuations in serum potassium levels. Periodic paralysis may also occur as a non-familial process secondary to THYROTOXICOSIS and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1481);

MeSH synonym : familial periodic paralysis; familial periodic paralyses; paralysis, familial periodic; periodic paralyses, familial; periodic paralysis, familial;

MeSH hyponym : normokalemic periodic paralysis; Normokalemic Periodic Paralyses; Paralyses, Normokalemic Periodic; Paralysis, Normokalemic Periodic; Periodic Paralyses, Normokalemic; Periodic Paralysis, Normokalemic;

MeSH annotation : a specific disease entity: see MeSH definition;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familial periodic paralysis;

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A heterogenous group of inherited disorders characterized by recurring attacks of rapidly progressive flaccid paralysis or myotonia. These conditions have in common a mutation of the gene encoding the alpha subunit of the sodium channel in skeletal muscle. They are frequently associated with fluctuations in serum potassium levels. Periodic paralysis may also occur as a non-familial process secondary to THYROTOXICOSIS and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1481)

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26/04/2025


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