Acute Flaccid Paralysis in a Case of Graves Disease

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
14
Article ID: 
29015
2 pages
Research Article

Acute Flaccid Paralysis in a Case of Graves Disease

Dr. Kamala Kant Bhoi and Dr. Sanjivani Argade

Abstract: 

We report a rare case of Graves Disease presenting as acute flaccid paralysis. A 50-year-old man with known history of Graves Disease presented with sudden onset weakness in both lower limbs, associated with difficulty in breathing and swallowing. The patient received Carbimazole, Propranolol, Inj. Methylprednisolone, and ventilator support. Despite initial paralysis not improving with thyrotoxicosis treatment, it responded well to IVIG therapy. This case underscores the importance of considering Graves Disease in acute flaccid paralysis diagnosis and demonstrates that IVIG can be pivotal in treating autoimmune conditions.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.29015.05.2024
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