Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

Definition

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (hypoPP) is characterized by episodes of muscle paralysis lasting from a few to 24-48 hours and associated with a fall in blood potassium levels.

Also known as familial periodic paralysis (& [hypokalaemic]), HKPP, HOKPP, hypokalemic periodic paralysis, HypoPP, Westphall disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 14452 per MONDO
• MESH D020514 per MONDO
• NCIT C84775 per MONDO
• Orphanet 681 per MONDO
• SCTID 82732003 per MONDO
• UMLS C0238358 per MONDO