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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Paralyses, Familial Periodic
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Parálisis Periódicas Familiares
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Paralisias Periódicas Familiares
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Synonyms English:
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Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Periodic Paralysis, Familial
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Tree Number:
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C05.651.701
C10.668.491.650
C16.320.565.618.711
C18.452.648.618.711
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Definition English:
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A heterogenous group of inherited disorders characterized by recurring attacks of rapidly progressive flaccid paralysis or myotonia. These conditions have in common a mutation of the gene encoding the alpha subunit of the sodium channel in skeletal muscle. They are frequently associated with fluctuations in serum potassium levels. Periodic paralysis may also occur as a non-familial process secondary to THYROTOXICOSIS and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1481) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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a specific disease entity: see MeSH definition
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History Note English:
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2000(1966)
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Record Number:
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10434
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Unique Identifier:
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D010245
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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