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Postgrad Med J 2001;77:114-115 doi:10.1136/pmj.77.904.114
  • Case report

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor induced hyperkalaemic paralysis

  1. D Dutta,
  2. M Fischler,
  3. A McClung
  1. Department of Medicine, Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster DY11 6RJ, UK
  1. Dr McClung
  • Received 17 January 2000
  • Accepted 18 May 2000

Abstract

Secondary hyperkalaemic paralysis is a rare condition often mimicking the Guillain-Barré syndrome. There have been a few case reports of hyperkalaemia caused by renal failure, trauma, and drugs where the presentation has been with muscle weakness. A case of hyperkalaemic paralysis caused by an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor is reported.

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