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[Normokalemic periodic paralysis lasting for two weeks: a severe form of sodium channelopathy with M1592V mutation].
Rinsho shinkeigaku = Clinical neurology - 1 Jan 2014
Shiga Kensuke, Mizuta Ikuko, Noto Yu-ichi, Nakagawa Masanori, Sasaki Ryogen, Yamawaki Masanaga
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A 73-year-old man with recurrent periodic paralytic episodes lasting for two weeks each admitted to our hospital because of the leg weakness and the elevated value of serum creatine kinase. On admission, weakness in the proximal legs and mild eye lid myotonia were noted. Needle electromyography revealed abundant myotonic discharges. The prolonged exercise test showed a continuous reduction of compound muscle...
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