Acute onset quadriparesis with sine wave: a rare presentation

Hyperkalemia: A rare cause of acute flaccid quadriparesis

“…[3] Consistent with these reports, our patient was receiving an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Ramipril), Beta-blocker (Atenolol) and a potassium sparing diuretic (Aldactone). In these case reports, potassium levels ranged from 8 mEq/L to 9.69 mEq/L[356] comparable to ours (9.1 mEq/L).…”

“…[123456] AFQ with no sensory deficit may mimic Guillain-Barré-syndrome (GBS). [7] Autonomic disturbance, a remarkable feature of GBS is not a recognized feature of hyperkalemic ascending quadriparesis, although it has been described in other situations associated with hyperkalemia.…”

“…The most frequently reported causes of hyperkalemia-induced AFQ are renal insufficiency,[2356] use of potassium-sparing drugs[12] or a combination of both. [3] One case was due to tumor lysis syndrome.…”

Guuillain-Barré Sendromunu Takli̇t Eden Sekonder Hi̇perkalemi̇k Parali̇zi̇

“…Çoğu zaman asemptomatik olsa da ciddi hiperkalemi hayatı tehdit eden klinik tablo ile prezente olabilir. Parastezi ve paralizi gibi nörolojik belirtiler ciddi hiperkalemide görülebilir (1,2). Asendan paralizi ile gelen bir hastada ilk akla gelen Guillain-Barré sendromu (GBS) olsa da hiperkalemi de nadiren asendan paraliziye sebep olabilir.…”

Case Report: Drug induced hyperkalemia presenting as acute flaccid quadriparesis

“…Though numerous other etiologies can cause hyperkalemia, neuromuscular paralysis is unusual. Prompt diagnosis and management ensues complete and rapid reversal of symptoms 1 . This atypical presentation is a challenge to the clinican.…”