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A CASE OF HYPOKALEMIC PARALYSIS DUE TO A RARE CAUSE SJOGREN SYNDROME

REVATHI D

Abstract


53 years, old lady was admitted with sudden onset, weakness of all 4 limbs and neck muscle weakness, she had the similar episodes one month before. Investigations revealed, Nonanion gap metabolic acidosis ANA-, RA factor -negative. Anti SSA antibody Anti SSB antibody positive .ECG shows  hypokalemic features, it is a rare case of hypokalemia with  primary Sjogren syndrome.

 


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