All issues > Volume 32(7); 1989

Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1989;32(7):1012-1016. Published online July 31, 1989.

A case of Hypokalemic Familial Periodic Paralysis.

Seong Kuk Seo¹, Gyu Ha Lee¹, Han Young Jeong¹, Sung Won Kim¹, Kil Hyun Kim¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, St. Benedict Hospital

Received: November 8, 1988;  Accepted: December 9, 1988.

Abstract

Hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis is a type of periodic paralysis characterized by recurrent attack of weakness and paralysis of limb muscles with hypokalemia. The disease is inherited by autosomal dominant trait in case of familial type. We have experienced a case of periodic paralysis in a 10-years old boy whose father had died due to periodic paralysis. The diagnosis was easily established by history, clinical features and laboratory findings. A brief review of related literature was made.

Keywords :Hypokalemic, Familial, Periodic, Paralysis