Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: Case Reports and an Up-to-Date Review of the Literature by Abbi Lulsegged, Christina Wlodek, Michela Rossi

“…To describe 2 cases of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Methods. We report of 2 cases of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in 2 individuals from 2 different backgrounds with emphasis on their presentation and treatment. …”
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Canine distemper outbreak and laryngeal paralysis in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) by Sarin Suwanpakdee, Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Nattarun Chaisilp, Luxsana Prasittichai, Anurux Skulpong, Patarapol Maneeorn, Benjaporn Bhusri, Chalisa Mongkolpan, Ruangrat Buddhirongawatr, Jarupa Taowan, Peerawat Wongluechai, Nlin Arya, Parin Suwannaprapha, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Witthawat Wiriyarat, Nareerat Sangkachai

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Posttraumatic Cholesteatoma Complicated by a Facial Paralysis: A Case Report by M. Chihani, A. Aljalil, M. Touati, B. Bouaity, H. Ammar

“…A case of posttraumatic cholesteatoma is presented that was revealed by a facial nerve paralysis 23 years after a crash of the external auditory canal underlining the importance of the otoscopic and radiological regular monitoring of the patients with a traumatism of the temporal bone.…”
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Transient Left-Sided Paralysis following Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Uteropexy by Jasmina Kurdija, Jan G. Jakobsson

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Bell’s palsy misdiagnosis: characteristics of occult tumors causing facial paralysis by Eun-Jae Chung, Damir Matic, Kevin Fung, S. Danielle MacNeil, Anthony C. Nichols, Ruba Kiwan, KengYeow Tay, John Yoo

Subjects: “…Facial paralysis…”
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Temporary Frontal Paralysis Secondary to Blunt Trauma Frontal Sinus Fracture by Mark Bastianelli, Stefan Hamilton, Matthew Hearn, Safeena Kherani, Kristian I. Macdonald

“…Here we present a rare case of a patient with FSF and anterior table fracture where the main presenting symptom was bilateral frontal paralysis. We outline our management strategy and review the current literature in regard to management of FSF.…”
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Bilateral Facial Paralysis and Deafness in a Child Treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia by Rafael V. Lucena, Yuri C. F. Fernandes, Débora B. Pazinatto, Rebecca C. K. Maunsell

“…We report a case of atypical mastoiditis with bilateral facial paralysis in a child diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Primary Treatment for Graves’ Disease Complicated by Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis by Rita Yuk-Kwan Chang, Brian Hung-Hin Lang, Ai Chen Chan, Kai Pun Wong

“…Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a potentially life-threatening complication of Graves’ disease (GD). …”
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Identification of candidate genes involved in Zika virus-induced reversible paralysis of mice by John D. Morrey, Venkatraman Siddharthan, Hong Wang, Alexandre L. R. Oliveira, Keiichiro Susuki, Rakesh Kaundal, Sara M. Freeman, Aaron J. Thomas, Naveen Duhan, Nathan G. Corry

“…Consequently, paralysis was probably caused by by-stander effects. …”
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Thyrotoxic periodic Paralysis With hypoxemia: A case report and a comprehensive review by Wei Song, Da Gu, Binbin Ji, Qiang Guo, Cong Liu

Subjects: “…Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis…”
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Hypokalemic Paralysis due to Primary Sjögren Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature by A. Garza-Alpirez, A. C. Arana-Guajardo, J. A. Esquivel-Valerio, M. A. Villarreal-Alarcón, D. A. Galarza-Delgado

“…The evidence suggests that there is an inflammatory background and therefore a potential serious affection to these patients, such as hypokalemic paralysis. We found 52 cases of hypokalemic paralysis due to dRTA in pSS patients. …”
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Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy and Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis in a Family of South Indian Descent by Muthiah Subramanian, N. Senthil, S. Sujatha

“…We describe a family of South Indian descent with hypokalemic periodic paralysis in which four members also have idiopathic generalized epilepsy. …”
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Left Vocal Cord Paralysis Detected by PET/CT in a Case of Lung Cancer by Ali Ozan Oner, Adil Boz, Evrim Surer Budak, Gulnihal Hale Kaplan Kurt

“…During follow-up, a laryngoscopy was performed, which demonstrated left vocal cord paralysis with no apparent mass. Thus, we attributed the paralytic appearance of the left vocal cord to infiltration of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve by the primary mass located in the apical region of the left lung. …”
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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Causing Back Pain and Leg Weakness: An Unusual Presentation of Hyperthyroidism by Henrik Elenius, Marie Cesa, Corina C. Nava Suarez, Abhishek Nimkar, Prasanta Basak, Nandita Sinha

“…Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare muscular disorder, characterized by muscle weakness and hypokalemia triggered by thyrotoxicosis. …”
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Retracted: Electron Microscope Observation of Acupuncture and Nerve Repair in the Treatment of Peripheral Facial Paralysis by Emergency Medicine International

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Addison’s Disease Presenting as Acute Renal Failure and Hyperkalemic Paralysis: A Rare Presentation by Kundan Jana, Kalyana Janga, Sheldon Greenberg, Amit Gulati

“…Hyperkalemic paralysis in the setting of acute renal failure can lead to a missed or delayed diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency as the raised potassium can be attributed to the renal failure. …”
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Multiple-System Atrophy with Cerebellar Predominance Presenting as Respiratory Insufficiency and Vocal Cords Paralysis by Ramon Andrade Bezerra de Mello, Diana Ferreira, José Manuel Dias da Costa, Maria José Rosas, João Manuel Quinaz

“…A laryngoscopy revealed vocal cord paralysis in midline position and tracheostomy was performed. …”
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A multi-modal neuroimaging data release for Meige Syndrome and Facial Paralysis Research by Peng Gao, Jixin Luan, Aocai Yang, Manxi Xu, Kuan Lv, Pianpian Hu, Hongwei Yu, Zeshan Yao, Guolin Ma

“…However, there is a significant lack of multi-modal neuroimaging databases specifically focused on these conditions, which hampers our comprehensive knowledge of the neural foundations of facial paralysis. To address this critical gap and propel advancements in this area, we have released the Multimodal Neuroimaging Dataset of Meige Syndrome, Facial Paralysis, and Healthy Controls (MND-MFHC). …”
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Clinical Features and Rehabilitation Needs in Patients with Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Infection: A Retrospective Analysis in an Area of High Incidence by Maria Chiara Maccarone, Francesco Piccione, Marina Munari, Noemi Faccin, Gianluca Regazzo, Luisa Barzon, Stefano Masiero

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Tracking acute flaccid paralysis in Niger: a half-decade epidemiological portrait (2016–2021) by El Khalef Ishagh, Marc Talatou Ouédraogo, Batouré Oumarou, Mutenda Sheria Kaya, Gbaguidi Aichatou Diawara, Abdoulaye Macire Camara, Seyni Moussa, Kuyangisa Bienvenu, Joseph Toko, Hamidou Harouna, Haladou Moussa, N.’Zue Kofi, Jacques L. Tamuzi, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Charles S. Wiysonge, Blanche-Philomene Melanga Anya, Manengu Casimir Tshikolasoni

“…Fever onset (90.13%), asymmetric paralysis (80.33%), and a 3-day AFP progression (80.48%) were common. cVDPV2 was found in 33 cases, predominantly in Zinder province. …”
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